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harriet is 2 years less than a thirnd of her brothers ace. Harriet is 3 years ols. How old is her brother?​ please help right now

User Bymannan
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Answer:

her brother is 15 years old

Explanation:

let 'b' = her brother's age

Harriet is 3 years old but Harriet is also '1/3b - 2'

3 = 1/3b - 2

5 = 1/3b

b = 5(3) or 15

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