SOLUTION: Ten years ago, a godfather was three times as old as his godson. In six more years, the godfather will be twice as old as his godson. How old are they now? Use elimination method

Question 1181010: Ten years ago, a godfather was three times as old as his godson. In six more
years, the godfather will be twice as old as his godson. How old are they now?
Use elimination method by substitution.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f, godFather
s, godSon

You could start by E2-E1 and solve for s.
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