SOLUTION: John is 31 years old. He is 4 years younger than 7 times the age of his son. How old is John's son?

Question 1171547: John is 31 years old. He is 4 years younger than 7 times the age of his son. How old is John's son?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s, the son's age
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Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solving backward, add 4 to 31; then divide this sum by 7.

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