SOLUTION: Kyle is eight years older than his brother Reuben.In five years time Kyle will be twice as old as Reuben.How old is kyle.

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Question 1182130: Kyle is eight years older than his brother Reuben.In five years time Kyle will be twice as old as Reuben.How old is kyle.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ages k and k-8

k%2B5=2%28k-8%2B5%29
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k%2B5=2%28k-3%29
k%2B5=2k-6
highlight%2811=k%29