SOLUTION: I am twice my son's age, but 15 years ago, I was 3 times his age. How old am I?

SOLUTION: I am twice my son's age, but 15 years ago, I was 3 times his age. How old am I?

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Question 867401: I am twice my son's age, but 15 years ago, I was 3 times his age. How old am I?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f=2s
f-15=3*(s-15)
f-15=3s-45
2s=3s-30
s=30
f=60

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