SOLUTION: Kayla's age is 3 less than twice her brothers age. Kayla is 13 years old. How old is her brother?

Question 924611: Kayla's age is 3 less than twice her brothers age. Kayla is 13 years old. How old is her brother?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = kayla's age now
y = brother's age now
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x = 2y - 3
x = 13
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x = 2y - 3
13 = 2y - 3
2y = 16
y = brother's age now = 8
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