SOLUTION: Jan is 3 years older than his brother Miguel. In 7 years, he will be six- sevenths of his age. How old are they now?

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Question 1055404: Jan is 3 years older than his brother Miguel. In 7 years, he will be six- sevenths of his age. How old are they now?
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In seven years,

Substituting,





So then,



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