Your brother goes on a space trip, traveling with half the speed oflight. When he comes back to Earth, he has aged 20 years. Howmuch will you have aged?

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Your brother goes on a space trip, traveling with half the speed of light. When he comes back to Earth, he has aged 20 years. How much will you have aged?