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Max is x years . Brother is 8 years older , sister is 12 years younger.total age.is 50 years.how old are they ?

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Answer:

30

Explanation:

12 + 8 = 20 so that means 50-20= 30 so max is 30 years old

User Ossi
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x+8=b
x-12=s
X+b+s=50 then
x+x+8+x-12=50
So 3x-4=50
Then 3x=54
So x=18
Then the brother is 26 and the sister is 6
Check 26+18+6=50
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