SOLUTION: 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

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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.This question is from textbook

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"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