SOLUTION: Billy is 10 years old. His brother is 7 years old. In how many years will there total age be 41?

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Question 873005: Billy is 10 years old. His brother is 7 years old. In how many years will there total age be 41?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

(10+x) + (7+x) = 41

    2x = 24

     x = 12 years hence, total of their ages will be 41

CHECKING our answer***12 years hence

 22 + 19 = 41

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