Om is 5 years younger than his brother. If the sum of their ages is 43 years now, find their age.

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Chad Hayden

17 September, 10:08

Om is 5 years younger than his brother. If the sum of their ages is 43 years now, find their age.

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Maci · Answer 1

Brother's age = 24

Om's age = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

Let bro's age be x

Let om's age be x-5

x+x-5=43

2 x - 5=43

2 x = 43+5

2 x = 48

x = 24