SOLUTION: Jenna is 15 years Old. She is one year older that twice her brothers age. How old is jennas brother?

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Question 1200013: Jenna is 15 years Old. She is one year older that twice her brothers age. How old is jennas brother?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract  1  (one)  from  15;  then divide the difference by  2.

At the end,  you will get the answer.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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b, brother's age

15=1%2B2b
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