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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-15

Alan is 14 years old. This is twice as old as his brother James. How old is James?

Asked by bradleybeachbaby

Answer (2)

x − t h e a g e o f A l a n ′ s b ro t h er 14 = 2 x x = 2 14 ​ = 7 ye a rs ​

Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-06-10

James is 7 years old, as Alan's age of 14 is twice that of James. We find this by setting up the equation 14 = 2x and solving for x. Dividing 14 by 2 gives us James's age.
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Answered by mariamikayla | 2025-06-13