Write an equation to represent the situation. "If three times Alisha's age 6 years ago was subtracted from twice his present age, the result would be equal to his present age." O 2x - 3x = x O 2x - 3(x-6) = x O 3x - 6 = 2x O 3(x - 6) = 2x

Write an equation to represent the situation. "If three times Alisha's age 6 years ago was subtracted from twice his present age, the result would be equal to his present age." O 2x - 3x = x O 2x - 3(x-6) = x O 3x - 6 = 2x O 3(x - 6) = 2x

Algebra for College Students

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ISBN:9781285195780

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter8: Functions

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