Problema Solution
James is 10 years less than twice as old as Brandon. If the sum of their ages is 56, what are their ages?
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Let
x = the age of James
y = the age of Brandon
x = 2y - 10
x + y = 56
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x = 34
y = 22
James is 34 years old.
Brandon is 22 years old.