SOLUTION: James is one-third the age of his father Steve. The two have a combined age of 68. How old is James? How old is Steve?

Question 1111191: James is one-third the age of his father Steve. The two have a combined age of 68. How old is James? How old is Steve?
Answer by ikleyn(52790) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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James + Steve = 68.

 +     = 68


Multiply by 3 all the terms:


S + 3S = 68*3

4S = 68*3

S =  = 17*3 = 51.


Answer.  Steve is 51 years old.  James is 68-51 = 17 years old.

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