The ages of Olivia and her brother are 10 years and 11 years respectively
Let x₁, and x₂ be the ages of Olivia and her brother respectively.
Given that Olivia's brother is twice her age minus 9 years.
⇒ x₂ = 2x₁ - 9 → equation 1
Also given that Olivia's brother is as old as half the sum of the ages of Olivia and both of her 12-year-old twin brothers.
⇒ x₂ = 1/2 × (x₁ + 12) → equation 2
Using equation 1 in equation 2, we get
2x₁ - 9 = 1/2 × (x₁ + 12)
⇒ 4x₁ - 18 = x₁ + 12 (multiplying by 2 on both sides)
⇒ 4x₁ - x₁ = 12 + 18
⇒ 3x₁ = 30
⇒ x₁ = 10 (dividing by 3 on both sides)
Using the value of x₁, in equation 1,
⇒ x₂ = 2(10) - 9
⇒ x₂ = 20 - 9
⇒ x₂ = 11
Therefore the ages of Olivia and her brother are 10 years and 11 years respectively.
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