SOLUTION: Sara is 8 years old. Her brother Tom is 12 years old. How old will each be when the sum of their age is 50? kindly solve the problem. thank you.

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Question 812803: Sara is 8 years old. Her brother Tom is 12 years old. How old will each be when the sum of their age is 50?
kindly solve the problem. thank you.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12+8+2x=50
2x=30
x=15 years from now
Sara will be 23 and Tom will be 27