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: I need an equation for this problem, the sum of the present ages of Eric and his father is 58 years. In 10 years his father will be twice as old as Ericwill be at that time. Find their present ages.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"the sum of the present ages of Eric and his father is 58 years" __ e+f=58 __ f=58-e
"In 10 years his father will be twice as old as Ericwill be at that time" __ 2(e+10)=f+10
substituting __ 2e+20=58-e+10 __ 3e=48 __ e=16
substituting __ 16+f=58 __ f=42
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