Question 440105
Malome is presently half his brother's age. Five years ago his age and his brother's age added up to 26. What is Malome's present age.?
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Equations:
m = (1/2)b
(m-5)+(b-5) = 26
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "b":
(1/2)b -5 + b-5 = 26
(3/2)b - 10 = 26
(3/2)b = 36
 b = (2/3)36
 b = 24 yrs (Brother's age now)
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Solve for "m"
m = (1/2)b
m = 12 yrs (Malcolm's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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