Question

The ages of two brothers can be represented as consecutive even integer. If the younger brother's age is x+3, represent the age of the older brother.

Answer 1

consecutive means following in order... e.g 34 and 35 are consecutive numbers.

so whats the nex number after x + 3

Answer 2

is it x+5

Answer 3

or x+4

Answer 4

its even


so if x + 3 is an even number... the next even number is x + 5

as you have above..

Answer 5

ahh.. thx

Answer 6

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