SOLUTION: jim is 2 years older than 3 times his little brother. Together their ages add up to 18. how old is each?

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Question 679988: jim is 2 years older than 3 times his little brother. Together their ages add up to 18. how old is each?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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jim is 2 years older than 3 times his little brother. Together their ages add up to 18. how old is each?
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Equations:
j = 3b+2
j + b = 18
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "b":
3b+2 + b = 18
4b = 16
b = 4 (Brother's age)
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Solve for "j":
j + 4 = 18
j = 14 years (Jim's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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