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Jakub is ten years younger than his brother Martin. He is a total of 24 years old. How old is Jakub?

Correct answer:

J =  7
M =  17

Step-by-step explanation:


J=M-10
J+M=24

J-M = -10
J+M = 24

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
J-M = -10
2M = 34


M = 34/2 = 17
J = -10+M = -10+17 = 7

J = 7
M = 17

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