SOLUTION: The sum of my age and my sons age is 50, last year I was three times as old as my son. What is my age this year?
I want to figure out the steps to work it out aswell, thanks.
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Question 662837: The sum of my age and my sons age is 50, last year I was three times as old as my son. What is my age this year?
I want to figure out the steps to work it out aswell, thanks.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = my age
y = son's age
x+y=50
x-1=3y
50-y - 1=3y
49 - y = 3y
49 = 4y
y = 12.25
x = 50-12.25=37.75
My age is 37
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