Jessica is asked about her age. She answers as follows. "My age is 10 years less than three times the age of my younger brother. The sum of our ages is 54 years."

Question

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Answer 1

J=3B-10

J+B = 54

3B-10 +B = 54

4B =64

B = 16 years old for younger brother

J=54-16 = 38 years old for Jessica