Question #304098

Sipho and litha are brothers. The sum of their ages is 29. In 6 years' time Sipho will be the same age as Litha was 3 years ago. Determine the current age of the two brothers. Let x be the age of Sipho.


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Expert's answer
2022-03-01T15:28:41-0500

Let's say sipho is X and litha is y.

Therefore X+Y=29X+Y=29

In six years time

X+6=Y3X+6=Y-3

Y=X+9Y=X+9

Substitute in

X+Y=29X+(X+9)=29sipho=10yearslitho=19yearsX+Y=29\\X+(X+9)=29\\sipho=10years\\ litho=19 years




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