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The three brothers are 42 years old together. John is five years younger than Peter. Peter is two years younger than Michael. How old are they?

Final Answer:

J =  10
P =  15
M =  17

Step-by-step explanation:

J+P+M = 42 J = P5 P = M2  (P5)+P+(P+2)=42  3P=45  P=345=15  P=15  J=P5=155=10
M=P+2=15+2=17



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