SOLUTION: in 1984, my father was 3 times as old as me. in 2000, my father was twice as old as me. what year was my father born, and what year was I born.

Question 952772: in 1984, my father was 3 times as old as me. in 2000, my father was twice as old as me. what year was my father born, and what year was I born.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in 1984, my father was 3 times as old as me. in 2000, my father was twice as old as me. what year was my father born, and what year was I born.
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Equations:
1984 Equation:
f = 3m
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2000 Equation:
f+16 = 2(m+16)
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3m + 16 = 2m + 32
m = 16
f = 3m = 48 (father's age in 1984)
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Father born in 1984-48 = 1936
"Me" born in 1984 - 16 = 1968
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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