Question

Jillian and Sara are sisters. Jillian is older than Sara by 3 years.



Which of the following algebraic expressions could represent Jillian's age?

1. s-3

2. 3s

3. s+3

4. s/3

5. 3/s

Which one is correct?

Answer 1

Answer:

I think it's 3. s+3

Step-by-step explanation:

This question is weird! :\

Answer 2

Answer:

Let's represent Jillian's age with j and Sara's with s.

• j must be 3 more than s, so j = s+3
• then s= j-3