SOLUTION: I am 12 years old and my brother is 5 years old. In how many years will i be twice as old as my brother?

SOLUTION: I am 12 years old and my brother is 5 years old. In how many years will i be twice as old as my brother?

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Question 802617: I am 12 years old and my brother is 5 years old. In how many years will i be twice as old as my brother?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of years from now
when I am twice as old as my brother

In 2 years I will be twice as old as my brother
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