Question

The sum of the ages of two brothers is 38. in four years ago the age of the elder brother was the square of the younger brother. Find their ages

Answer 1

The elder brother is 25 years old and the younger brother is 5 years old.

Answer 2

Elder brother: 25

Younger brother: 5

Explanation:

38 - (4+4)= 30

Now trial all square numbers

e.g 2 + 4 = 6 (does not work)

5 + (5x5)= 30