SOLUTION: Write the algebraic equation 1. 13 is half the age of my brother 2. 6 more than a number y is 45

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Question 958007: Write the algebraic equation
1. 13 is half the age of my brother
2. 6 more than a number y is 45
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) Let x = the age of your brother.
13=x%2A%281%2F2%29
So the age of your brother is 26 years.
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2) y%2B6=45
So the number is 39.