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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Jasmine is 23 years old. 

Jasmine is 3 years less than half of George's agehighlight%28x%29

Question states***

 23 = x/2 -3

 26 = x/2

 52 = x, George's age