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:

Age of Tom = x

Age of Tom's brother = x+5

Their sum of ages= 43

therefore,

x+x+5=43

2x=43-5

2x=38

x=19

now,

Tom's age =x=19

Tom's brother's age =x+5=19+5=24

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

LET AGE OF IT'S BROTHER BE x

THEN TOM'S AGE IS x - 5

GIVEN SUMS OF THEIR AGE IS 43

SO,

x + x + 5 = 43

2× = 43 - 5

2× = 38

× = 38/2

× = 19

THEREFORE TOM'S BROTHER'S AGE IS 19 YRS

THEREFORE TOM'S BROTHER'S AGE IS 19YRS SO TOM'S AGE IS 19-5 = 14 YRS

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