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My sister is 11 years old. My brother says that his age minus seventeen is equal to my sister’s age. How old is my brother?

User Mcansado
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Answer: he would be 28

Explanation:

  • you would add the 11 plus the 17 and you should get 28
  • to check you answer you would now subtract the 17 from the 28
  • Your answer should be 11
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