Question

Paula is 3 years older than

Lindsey, who is 2 years
younger than Dave. If Paula is
17, how old is Dave?​

Answer 1

16 years old

Explanation:

Let Lindsey's age be x.

Paula's age be x+3

Dave age be x+2

If Paula is 17.

x+3=17

x=14

x+2

(14)+2=16

Dave is 12 years old.

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

If Paula is 17, then Lindsey is 17-3 (14). Since Lindsey is 14, Dave is 2+14 (16), so Dave is 16