SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Jon and his brother is 40. Jon’s age is 8 more than his brother’s age. Find the age of each.

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Question 1158160: The sum of the ages of Jon and his brother is 40. Jon’s age is 8 more than his brother’s age. Find the age of each.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Jon's brother's age
+x+%2B+8+ = Jon's age
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+x+%2B+x+%2B+8+=+40+
+2x+=+32+
+x+=+16+
and
+x+%2B+8+=+24+
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Jon is 24
His brother is 16