SOLUTION: Samuel is 1/2 as old as his brother. In seven years, he will be 2/3 as old as his brother will be. Find their present ages. Show each step of your work
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Question 1016463: Samuel is 1/2 as old as his brother. In seven years, he will be 2/3 as old as his brother will be. Find their present ages. Show each step of your work
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Samuel is 1/2 as old as his brother. In seven years, he will be 2/3 as old as his brother will be. Find their present ages.
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B = 2S
B + 7 = 1.5(S+7)
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2S+7 = 1.5S + 10.5
0.5S = 3.5
Samuel is 7
Bro is 14
