SOLUTION: Robert is 5 years older than his brother Evan. Together their ages add up to 67. How old is each brother?

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Question 1120775: Robert is 5 years older than his brother Evan. Together their ages add up to 67. How old is each brother?
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Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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let Evan's age be x, then
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Robert's age is x+5
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x + x+5 = 67
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2x = 62
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x = 31
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Therefore, Robert is 31+5 = 36 years old and Evan is 31 years old
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