SOLUTION: When I was 10 my brother was half my age.Now I am 36 how old us my brother?

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Question 955299: When I was 10 my brother was half my age.Now I am 36 how old us my brother?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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You were +10+ and your brother
was +10%2F2+=+5+
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The difference in their ages never changes, so
+10+-+5+=+5+
and
+36+-+5+=+31+
My brother is +31+