Question

Alan is y years old and has 8 sisters. Write an expression for how old each sister is. (a) Beth is 3 years old than Alan. (b) Clara is 2 years younger than Alan. (c) Donna is three times Alan’s age. (d) Emma is half Alan’s age. (e) Fiona is two years younger than Donna. (f) Georgia is twice Beth’s age. (g) Hannah is 4 years older than Fiona. (h) Isabelle is three times Clara’s age.

Answer 1

Answer:

a     y+3

b     y-2

c     3y

d     y/2

e     (3y)-2

f      2(y+3)

g    { (3y)-2}+4

h      3(y-2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

a     y+3

b     y-2

c     3y

d     y/2

e     (3y)-2

f      2(y+3)

g    { (3y)-2}+4

h      3(y-2)