Question

Brian and his son have a total age of 84.Brian is 26 years older than his son .how old is Brian? ​

Answer 1

Brian and his son are 42. 84/2=42

Answer 2

Brian = 55

Son = 29

Explanation:

Let the ages of Brian and his son be

x +26 and x

Given that :

x + x + 26 = 84

2x + 26 = 84

2x = 58

x = 29.

We know that x is the age of Brian's son. so, Brian's age is 29 + 26 = 55

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