SOLUTION: Karma sister is 2 years less than 3/8 of their father age. If karma is 13 years old, how old is her father?

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Question 1048082: Karma sister is 2 years less than 3/8 of their father age. If karma is 13 years old, how old is her father?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Karma sister is 2 years less than 3/8 of their father age. If karma is 13 years old, how old is her father?
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Answer by advanced_Learner(501) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/8*x-2=13
3x-16=104
3x=120
x=40 years old...