document.write( "Question 953861: Ali is two years younger than his brother, Rahim. The total of their ages equals 56. How old is each brother? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #582586 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A=Ali; R=Rahim=A+2yrs \n" ); document.write( "A+R=56 yrs Substitute for R. \n" ); document.write( "A+A+2yrs=56 yrs Subtract 2 yrs from each side. \n" ); document.write( "2A=54 yrs Divide each side by 2. \n" ); document.write( "A=27 yrs ANSWER 1: Ali is 27 years old. \n" ); document.write( "R=A+2yrs=27 yrs+2yrs=29 yrs ANSWER 2: Rahim is 29 years old. \n" ); document.write( " |