Brandon is 8 years older than Jack. 14 years ago, the sum of their age was 56. How old is Brandon now?
| |
Brandon |
Jack |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 8 |
1 u |
8 |
56 |
| Change |
+ 14 |
+ 14 |
|
+ 28 |
| After |
1 u + 22 |
1 u + 14 |
8 |
2 u + 36 |
The difference in the age between Brandon and Jack remains unchanged.
Jack's current age = 1 u
Brandon's current age = 1 u + 8
Combined age of Brandon and Johny 14 years ago
= 1 u + 1 u + 8
= 2 u + 8
2 u + 8 = 56
2 u = 56 - 8
2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 2 = 24
Brandon's current age
= 1 u + 22
= 24 + 22
= 46
Answer(s): 46
