SOLUTION: A man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son.How old is the son now?
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Question 882382: A man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son.How old is the son now?
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A man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son.How old is the son now?
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let x=age of son now
3x=age of man now
man is always 26 yrs older than his son
3x-x=26
2x=26
x=13
age of son now=13
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