SOLUTION: Brett's father is four times as old as Brett is now. In four years, Brett's age will beone-third of his father's age. How old are they now?
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Question 290099: Brett's father is four times as old as Brett is now. In four years, Brett's age will beone-third of his father's age. How old are they now?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f = 4b
f + 4 = 3(b + 4)
substituting ___ 4b + 4 = 3b + 12
b = 8
f = 32
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