Question

James is x years old now and the sum of his age is and his brothers age is 10.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) James brother is 10-x years old

2) James was 3 years ago x-3 years old

3) James brother was 3 years ago 7-x years old

4) 3(x-3)=7-x

5) James is 4 years old, his brother is 6 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

3) 10 - x - 3 = 7 - x

5) 3* James age 3 years ago = James brothers age 3 years ago

<=> 3*(x-3) = 7-x

<=> 3x - 9 = 7 - x

<=> 4x = 16

<=> x = 4