Question

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Philip is 4 years older than his brother. The sum of their ages is 26. How old is Philip's brother?

Answer 1

Phillips brother is 11.

Explanation:

11 + 15 = 26

Answer 2

Let x be age of Philip's brother.

4 + x +x = 26

2x = 26 -2

2x = 22

x = 22/2

x = 11

Philip's brother is 11 years old