SOLUTION: Brandon is five years younger than his brother, the product of their ages is the same as their dad's age. If their dad is 50 this year, how old is Brandon?
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Question 747716: Brandon is five years younger than his brother, the product of their ages is the same as their dad's age. If their dad is 50 this year, how old is Brandon? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Brandon is five years younger than his brother, the product of their ages is the same as their dad's age. If their dad is 50 this year, how old is Brandon?
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Let x=brother's age
x-5=Brandon's age
x(x-5)=50
x^2-5x-50=0
(x-10)(x+5)=0
x=10
x-5=5
Brandon's age=5
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