SOLUTION: In how many years will Mr. Sison be 7 times that of his son if he is now 69 years old and his son is 3? Please give me he representation of your answer thank you!!!!

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Question 169336: In how many years will Mr. Sison be 7 times that of his son if he is now 69 years old and his son is 3?
Please give me he representation of your answer thank you!!!!

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
69+x=7(3+x)
69+x=21+7x
x-7x=21-69
-6x=-48
x=-48/-6
x=8 years from now dad will be 7 times as old as his son.
Proof:
69+8=8(3+8)
77=7*11
77=77

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