To solve this problem, we need to set up an equation.
Let x be the height of Karen's older sister.
We know that Karen's height is 59 inches, which is 27 inches more than half her older sister's height.
Therefore, we can write the equation: x/2 + 27 = 59.
To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
Subtracting 27 from both sides gives us: x/2 = 59 - 27.
Simplifying, x/2 = 32.
To solve for x, we multiply both sides of the equation by 2: x = 64.
Therefore, Karen's older sister is 64 inches tall.
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Karen measured her height as 59 inches. That is 27 inches more than half her older sister's height. How tall is her older sister? (1 point)
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