SOLUTION: A boy is 10 years older than his brother. In 4 years he will be twice as old as his brother. Find the present age of each.
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Question 1099222: A boy is 10 years older than his brother. In 4 years he will be twice as old as his brother. Find the present age of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r+10, the boy
r, the brother
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------------the brother is 6 years old.
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