Which equation should be used to solve this problem?
Carol has 3 children. The youngest child is 4 years younger than the middle child. The oldest child is 6 years older than the middle child. The youngest child is 8. The sum of their ages is 12 years less than Carol's age. How old is Carol?

Let c = Carol's age; y = youngest child.

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Which equation should be used to solve this problem?
Carol has 3 children. The youngest child is 4 years younger than the middle child. The oldest child is 6 years older than the middle child. The youngest child is 8. The sum of their ages is 12 years less than Carol's age. How old is Carol?

Let c = Carol's age; y = youngest child.

anonymous · Answer

ok so do u have any clue on how to to solve this?

anonymous · Answer

@JayDS no, I don't have any clue on how to solve this.

anonymous · Answer

hint: first list the children.
Y=youngest, M=Middle, O=Oldest

we are told the youngest child is 8, now try do the rest, it should be manageable.

anonymous · Answer

I have to go really soon so try to do it now.