SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 56years.Four years ago,the father was 3 times as old as the son.Calculate the present age of the father and the son.Use a table

Question 1115304: The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 56years.Four years ago,the father was 3 times as old as the son.Calculate the present age of the father and the son.Use a table
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Use a table"
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Why? Is it necessary?

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Answer by MathTherapy(10555) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of the ages of a father and his son is 56years.Four years ago,the father was 3 times as old as the son.Calculate the present age of the father and the son.Use a table

10 and 46 ARE so INCORRECT. Try to do the problem yourself.
I'm certain you'll do a better job than the person who gave you a WRONG answer, which is a REGULAR THING for him!
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