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Question 776567: what is the answer to this question " Brad is three years more than half of Brandon's age.If their combined age is 93 years, how old is each man?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the answer to this question " Brad is three years more than half of Brandon's age.If their combined age is 93 years, how old is each man?
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Equations:
Brad = (1/2)Bran +3
Brad + Bran = 93
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Substitute for "Brad" and solve for "Bran"::::
(1/2)Bran + 3 + Bran = 93
(3/2)Bran = 90
Bran's age = 60 yrs
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Brad's age = 33 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.