SOLUTION: John's age plus 7 will equal his brother's age of 19. How old is John?
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Question 719104: John's age plus 7 will equal his brother's age of 19. How old is John?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
John's age plus 7 will equal his brother's age of 19. How old is John?
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Equation:
j + 7 = 19
j = 12 yrs (John's age now)
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Stan H.
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