John is 5 years younger than three times his brother’s age. If the sum of their ages is 31, how old is John?

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Solitud asked Mar 9, 2023

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John is 5 years younger than three times his brother’s age. If the sum of their

ages is 31, how old is John?

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Solitud asked Mar 9, 2023

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John is 9

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(9*3)-5=22+9=31

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I think 10

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