SOLUTION: Alex is 3 years younger than half her sister Denise’s age. If d is Denise’s age, how old is Alex’s age, in terms of d?

Question 1155939: Alex is 3 years younger than half her sister Denise’s age. If d is Denise’s age, how old is Alex’s age, in terms of d?

Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Alex is 3 years younger than half her sister Denise’s age. If d is Denise’s age, how old is Alex’s age, in terms of d?
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Much better in English, this formulation should be

    Alex is 3 years younger than half her sister Denise’s age. 

    If d is Denise’s age,   what is is Alex’s age, in terms of d?

Solution

    a (Alex) =  - 3.     ANSWER

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