Question

What is the age of Tommy and his brother if 24 is added and his brother is 5 years older than tommy

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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Let us assume that age of Timmy is x yrs.

Then we can conclude that age of Tommy is =

(23 -x) yrs.

Now we know that Timmy is 5 years older than Tommy, therefore,

x = 5 + (23-x)

x = 5 + 23 - x

x + x = 28

2x = 28

x = 28/2

x = 14 Answer. (Age of Timmy)

Hence age of Tommy is 23 - x = 23 - 14 = 9 yrs.

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