Hi

a man is three times as old as his son

Let x  and 3x represent the son's and father's ages NOW

Question states***  4 years ago ...

 (x-4) + [3x - 4] = 60

Solving for x

     4x = 68

      x = 17, son's age now. Father is 51

CHECKING our Answer***

  47 + 13 = 60 

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