Yuri’s sister Karina is 12 years old. In the equation below, y represents Yuri’s age in years.

12=3y-2

Which statement accurately relates their ages?
Yuri is 3 years younger than twice Karina’s age.
Yuri is 2 years younger than triple Karina’s age
Karina is 3 years younger than twice Yuri’s age.
Karina is 2 years younger than triple Yuri’s age.

Question

Yuri’s sister Karina is 12 years old. In the equation below, y represents Yuri’s age in years.

12=3y-2

Which statement accurately relates their ages?
Yuri is 3 years younger than twice Karina’s age.
Yuri is 2 years younger than triple Karina’s age
Karina is 3 years younger than twice Yuri’s age.
Karina is 2 years younger than triple Yuri’s age.

Vocaloid · Answer

for future reference, if you are polite to people, you are more willing to get help. just some general life advice.

anyway, consider what "3y - 2" means if y is Yuri's age. Yuri's age is being multiplied by 3 (tripled) and lessened by 2, to become equal to Karina's age. with that in mind, any ideas on what might be the best answer choice?