SOLUTION: A man is 24 years older than his son.In two years,his age will be twicw the age of his son.the present age of the son is?

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Question 311995: A man is 24 years older than his son.In two years,his age will be twicw the age of his son.the present age of the son is?
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let son's age be x
father'a age = x+27
..
Age after 2 years
son = x+2
father = x+27+2
..
x+29 = 2(x+2)
x+29=2x+4
x=25 - son's age
Father's age = 25+27 = 52 years

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