SOLUTION: Annie's brother is 5 years older than her. If the sum of their ages is 29, how old is Annie?

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Question 1099465: Annie's brother is 5 years older than her. If the sum of their ages is 29, how old is Annie?
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Annie + Brother = 29,

A     + (A + 5) = 29  ====>

2A + 5 = 29  ====>  2A = 29-5 = 24  ====>  A = 24%2F2 = 12.


Answer.  Annie is 12 years old.