SOLUTION: Translate the following situation into an equation. Do not solve. “Alice is twice as old as Lisa and Brandon is four years younger than Lisa. If their average age is 32, how old

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Question 446516: Translate the following situation into an equation. Do not solve.
“Alice is twice as old as Lisa and Brandon is four years younger than Lisa. If their average age is 32, how old is Alice?”

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Hi,

“Alice is twice as old as Lisa and Brandon is four years younger than Lisa.

Let x, 2x, (x-4) represent Lisa, Alice and Brandons's ages

Question States**** their average age is 32

 (x + 2x + (x-4))/3 = 32

 (4x-4))/3 = 32