Question

In inches, Micah is 5 inches shorter than twice the height of Jasmine, who is 32 inches tall. How tall is Micah in inches?

Answer 1

Micah is 5 inches shorter than twice the height of Jasmine

Micah = 5 inches shorter than 2 x Jasmine

Micah = 2 x Jasmine - 5    (jasmine is 32 inches tall. Replace jasmine with 32)

Micah = 2 x 32 - 5

Micah = 64 - 5

Micah = 59

Micah is 59 inches tall

Answer 2

Answer: Micah is 59 inches tall.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The height of Jasmine = 32 inches

Also, Micah is 5 inches shorter than twice the height of Jasmine.

Therefore, the height of Micah = $2(32)-5$ inches

i.e. the height of Micah $=64-5=59$ inches

i.e. the height of Micah $=59$

Theerfore , the Micah is 59 inches tall.