Question

The sum of ages of the two brothers is 11. One is ten years older than the other. How old are the brothers??
Please help!!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

First brother's age = x years

Second brother's age = x+10  years

x+10+x  =  11

2x + 10  =  11

2x  =  11-10

2x  =  1

x  =  1/2

First brother's age = 1/2 years =  6 months

Second brother's age = x+10  

                                       =  10 years  +  6 months

                                       =  6 months  +  10 years