Question 1153247
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Carl is twice as old as Ginger. If Carl were 2 years younger and Ginger were 3 years older, the difference of their ages. How old is Ginger?
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x, Ginger
2x, Carl


Who is older or younger?


If Carl is older:
{{{(2x-2)-(x+3)}}}
{{{2x-2-x-3}}}
{{{x-5}}} their age difference



If Ginger is older:
{{{(x+3)-(2x-2)}}}
{{{x-2x+5}}}
{{{-x+5}}} their age difference


Make of this what you can, but the description seems to be missing something.