Question

Alan is 14 years old. This is twice as old as his brother James. How old is James?

Answer 1

Just divide 14 by two to find out how old James is.

James is 7.

Answer 2

alan=14

alan is twice as old as his brother
alan=2 times brother
14=2 times brother (james)
divide both sides by 2
7=brother (james)
james is 7 years old