Answer:
Heya there!
Here's the answer to your question.
Maggies age = M
Brothers age = B
From the problem develop 2 equations:
B = 2M - 4 Equation 1
M + B = 11 Equation 2
Solve Eq. 2 for B to get: B = 11 - M then substitute into Eq. 1.
11 - M = 2M - 4
-3M = -15
M = 5 Maggie is 5 years old!
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