SOLUTION: 10 years ago a man is 26 years older than his son today he is 3 times as old as his son. what is their age today?

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Question 188571: 10 years ago a man is 26 years older than his son today he is 3 times as old as his son. what is their age today?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10 years ago a man is 26 years older than his son today he is 3 times as old as his son. what is their age today?
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He's still 26 years older, always will be.
The 26 yr difference is 2 times his son's age, so his son is 13. He is 39.

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