SOLUTION: Rick is 3 years older than half his brothers age. Rick is 13 how old is his brother?

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Question 989566: Rick is 3 years older than half his brothers age. Rick is 13 how old is his brother?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rick is 3 years older than half his brothers age.
r = (1/2)b + 3
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Rick is 13, how old is his brother?
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13 = (1/2)b + 3
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(1/2)b = 10
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b = 20
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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