Question

Jill,meg,and beth are sisters.jill is 2 years younger than meg.beth is half as old as meg.use the same variable to write three algebraic expressions based on this situation.tell what the variable represents and what each expression represents

Answer 1

Assignments

Let

Jill = J

Beth = B

Meg = M

Sounds like Beth is the youngest.

J = M - 2

B = 1/2 M

Explanation

B = 1/2 M. This means that Beth is 1/2 as old as Meg.

J = M - 2  This means that Jill is 2  years younger than Meg.

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Comment

I don't think you can go to three statements. You need one more statement than you've given us.