SOLUTION: The sum of Richard's and his older brothers age is 63. The difference between their ages is 13. How old are Richard and his brother?

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Question 1121583: The sum of Richard's and his older brothers age is 63. The difference between their ages is 13. How old are Richard and his brother?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Richard is x
brother ix y
x+y=63
y-x=13
y=13+x
substitute
x+x+13=63
2x=50
x=25 Richard
x+13=38, brother