SOLUTION: A boy is 42 years younger than his father. In 8 years time, he will be 1/4 times as old as his father .Finde their present age.
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Question 512245: A boy is 42 years younger than his father. In 8 years time, he will be 1/4 times as old as his father .Finde their present age.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"A boy is 42 years younger than his father" ___ b = f - 42
"In 8 years time, he will be 1/4 times as old as his father" ___ b + 8 = (1/4)(f + 8) ___ 4b = f - 24
subtract the equations to eliminate f
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