SOLUTION: Carlos is five years older than twice his sister's age. Carlos is 13. Which equation and solution correctly identifies his sister's age?

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Question 868985: Carlos is five years older than twice his sister's age. Carlos is 13.
Which equation and solution correctly identifies his sister's age?

Answer by SineShezi(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Carlon is 13,so you have to subtract 5 from his age.Then you'll find twice his sister's age which is 8.You must divide 8 by 2.Then you'll find his sister's age.