Question 858434
Three brothers, 3 years apart totaling 33 years. What's the age of the oldest brother ?

Let their ages be n + (n + 3) + (n + 6) = 33

Therefore we now have:

3n + 9 = 33

3n + 9 - 9 = 33 - 9

3n = 24

n = 8

n + 3 = 11 and 

n + 6 = 14


Answer: The oldest is 14 years old.




Lennox Obuong 
Algebra Tutor