SOLUTION: Erica is 3 years older than twice Carl’s age. If Erica is 27 how old is Carl

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Question 1152694: Erica is 3 years older than twice Carl’s age. If Erica is 27 how old is Carl
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
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Even a second grade or third grade student, who doesn't know yet what an equation is and how to solve them, 

can resolve this problem.


Subtract 3 years from Erica's age, 27-3 = 24, and then divide the result by 2 to get the Carl's age.


ANSWER.  Carl is 24/2 = 12 years old.

Solved.