SOLUTION: when i was 2 years old, my brother was half of my age. now i'm 80 years old, how old is my brother?

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Question 712100: when i was 2 years old, my brother was half of my age. now i'm 80 years old, how old is my brother?
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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When you were 2, your brother was half your age, so he was 1. Think about it as he being one year younger than you. This relationship never changes. So when you are 80, he is 79.
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