SOLUTION: Vijay’s age is one-third of his father’s age minus 5 years. If his age is 7 years, his father’s age is
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Question 1020630: Vijay’s age is one-third of his father’s age minus 5 years. If his age is 7 years, his father’s age is
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Vijay’s age is one-third of his
father’s age minus 5 years.
V = 1/3F - 5
V = 7 years old
7 = 1/3F - 5
Take 5 from each side.
7 + 5 = 1/3F
12 = 1/3F
Multiply both sides by 3
F = 3 x 12
F = 36 years old.
\hope this helps :-)
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