Question

jureks brother is 6 years older than him .Together they are 22 years old ,how old are the brothers.Write down the correct equation?

Answer 1

Jurek is 8. His brother is 14

Explanation:

let's call Jurek J, and let's call his brother B.

his brother is 6 years older than Jurek.

So, B = J + 6.

B + J = 22

(J + 6) + J = 22

2J + 6 = 22

2J = 16

J = 8

so Jurek is 8

B + J = 22, B = 22 - J = 22 - 8 = 14.

Brother is 14