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Question 797235: Rose is 2 years older than her brother. If their age added together is 30 years, what is the age of his brother?
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Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rose is 2 years older than her brother.
R = 2B
If their age added together is 30 years.
R + B = 30
Replace R with 2B from first equation.
2B + B = 30
3B = 30
B = 10
Currently;
Rose is 20 years old.
Her brother is 10 years old.
Hope this helps.
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