The ages of three brothers are consecutive integers with the sum of 96.  How old is the youngest brother?
Define a variable ** Let x represent the youngest brother
How old is the middle brother? ** Middle brother:x+1
How old is the oldest brother? ** Oldest brother:x+2
Write an equation ** Total:x+x+1+x+2=96
Combine like terms ** 3x+3=96
Subtract 3 ** 3x=93
Divide by 3 ** x=<<31=31>>31 years old
#### 31