SOLUTION: Jasmine is 23 years old. Jasmine is 3 years less than half of George's age. Write and solve an equation to find George's age.

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Question 649597: Jasmine is 23 years old. Jasmine is 3 years less than half of George's age. Write and solve an equation to find George's age.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Jasmine is 23 years old.
Jasmine is 3 years less than half of George's age
Question states***
23 = x/2 -3
26 = x/2
52 = x, George's age
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