Question

Tom is 5 years younger than his brother. If the sum of their ages is 43 years now, find their age.

Answer 1

Answer:

Tom = 18 brother = 23

Step-by-step explanation:

x+(x+5)=43

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age of his brother be x

then tom's age is x - 5

given sum of their ages is 43

so,

x + x - 5 = 43

2x = 38

x = 19 years

so tom's brother age is 19 years

then tom' s age = x - 5 = 19 - 5 = 14 years