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A father is three times as old as his son but after 22 years he will be only twice as old as his son find the ages of
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Question 795808: i have a problem in solving the age problem
my question is
A father is three times as old as his son but after 22 years he will be only twice as old as his son find the ages of both
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A father is three times as old as his son but after 22 years he will be only twice as old as his son find the ages of both
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F = 3S
F + 22 = 2(S+22)
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3S + 22 = 2S + 44
S = 22
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