SOLUTION: Chris is 1/6th the age of his father today. Eight years later, his father's age will be 3.5 times the age of Chris. Find the age of Chris today

Question 612530: Chris is 1/6th the age of his father today. Eight years later, his father's age will be 3.5 times the age of Chris. Find the age of Chris today

Found 2 solutions by scott8148, math33:
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c = f / 6 ___ 6c = f

3.5(c + 8) = f + 8 ___ 3.5c + 20 = f

3.5c + 20 = 6c
Answer by math33(31) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Father =
Chris=
Equation to use:

So, Father =
and Chris=

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