Question

Adam is x years old. His father is 25 years older than Adam. His brother is 3 years younger than Adam. The brothers' ages added together equal their father's age.

a) Write an equation using x.
b) Solve it to find how old Adam is.

PLEASE ANSWER ASAP. I'LL GET DETENTION OTHERWISE.

Answer 1

25+x ( father)
x-3 ( brother)
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Answer 2

f=x+25
b=x-3
x+b=25

b) x-3 +x =25
2x=25+3
x=28÷2
x=14
b= 11
f= 39