SOLUTION: Joel is 8 yrs. younger than his brother. If the sum of their age is 42, how old are they now?

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Question 710071: Joel is 8 yrs. younger than his brother. If the sum of their age is 42, how old are they now?
Answer by lynnlo(4176)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
THEIR AGES NOW ARE 17,25 THAT MAKES THE 17 YEAR OLD 8 YEARS YOUNGER THAN HIS BROTHER
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