Question 1084670
Hi there,
Make Tom's brother's age = x
Tom = x - 5
father's age = 35
x + (x - 5) = 35
x + x - 5 = 35
2x - 5 = 35
2x = 35 + 5
2x = 40
x = 20
Tom's brother's age = 20
Tom's age = 15
Hope this helps :-)