Question

Preston is 8 years less than twice as many years old as tyler. If tyler is 12 years old, how old is preston

Answer 1

P=2T-8, if T=12, Preston, P=24-8=16 years old.

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Answer 2

16

Explanation:

You take Tyler's age and multiply it by 2. Then you subtract 8. DONE!!!

12(2)-8=x

24-8=x

16=x