SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Jon and his brother is 40. Jon’s age is 8 more than his brother’s age. Find the age of each.
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Question 1158160: The sum of the ages of Jon and his brother is 40. Jon’s age is 8 more than his brother’s age. Find the age of each.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Jon's brother's age
= Jon's age
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and
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Jon is 24
His brother is 16
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