Write an equation and solve. SHOW YOUR WORK and CHECK! Use a let statement for each example.

1) Craig is c years old. His 12 year old sister Kaitlin is 3 years younger than Craig. How old is Craig?

2) On Saturday morning, Owen earned $24. By the end of the afternoon, he had earned a total of $62. How much did Owen earn on Saturday afternoon?

3) Halfway through a bus route, 23 students have been dropped off and 48 students remain on the bus. How many students were on the bus at the beginning of the route?