What is the answer to 1-2x=26

Question

Bill is one year less than twice as old as his sister Caroline. The total of their ages is 26. How old is Bill?

Answer 1

 

1-2x=26

2( )=26

2*13=26-1=12

Answer 2

1-2x=26

First Get x Alone, Subtract your 1

-2x=25

Divid By -2

x= -12.5

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