SOLUTION: Mike is 5 years old. His brother Shawn is three times as old. When Shawn is 20, how old will Mike be?

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Question 943267: Mike is 5 years old. His brother Shawn is three times as old. When Shawn is 20, how old will Mike be?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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mike = 5
shawn = 3*5 = 15
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difference in age = 15 - 5 = 10
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When Shawn is 20, Mike will be = 20 - 10 = 10
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