SOLUTION: Jonathon is 4 years younger than his brother in 5 years the sum of there ages will be 32. How old is Jonathon?
Please give me step-by-step solution...Thanks.
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Question 217251: Jonathon is 4 years younger than his brother in 5 years the sum of there ages will be 32. How old is Jonathon?
Please give me step-by-step solution...Thanks.
Answer by chibisan(131) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let jonathon age be x
so , his brother age is x+4
in 5years time ,
jonathon -> x + 5
brother -> x + 4 + 5 = x + 9
x + 5 + x + 9 = 32
2x + 14 = 32
2x = 18
x = 9 ( jonathon's age )
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