Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by Camile on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 8:34pm.

The ages of three brothers are consecutive even integers. Three times the age of the youngest brother exceeds the oldest brother’s age by 48 years. What is the age of the youngest brother?

Algebra - DrBob222, Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 8:50pm
X = age of youngest brother.
X+2= age of middle brother.
X+4 = age of oldest brother.
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3X = X+4+48
solve for X.
Algebra - rty, Monday, February 14, 2011 at 10:27pm
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