SOLUTION: A man is 26 years older than his son. He is also 8 years older than three times his son’s age. Find the son’s age.

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Question 847076: A man is 26 years older than his son. He is also 8 years older than three times his son’s age. Find the son’s age.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
A man is 26 years older than his son.
and is also 8 years older than three times his son’s age.
x + 26 = 3x + 8
18 = 2x
x = 9, the son's age. (Father is 35) and 27 + 8 = 35 (checking)

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