SOLUTION: A father is now 3 times older than his son.12 years ago he was 6 times as old as his son.Find their present Ages

Question 624211: A father is now 3 times older than his son.12 years ago he was 6 times as old as his son.Find their present Ages
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = father's age now
Let = Son's age now
= Father's age 12 years ago
= Son's age 12 years ago
given:
(1)
(2)
----------------------
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
Subtract from both sides
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
The Father is 60 and the Son is 20
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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