SOLUTION: A boy is 10 years older than his brother. In 4 years he will be twice as old as his brother. Find the present age of each.

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Question 1106434: A boy is 10 years older than his brother. In 4 years he will be twice as old as his brother. Find the present age of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28m=h%2B10%2Cm%2B4=2%28h%2B4%29%29

h%2B14=2h%2B8
h=6----------the brother
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m=16----------the boy