SOLUTION: John is twice as old as his son. In 42 years, the ration of their ages will be 4:3. what is the sons current age

Question 223883: John is twice as old as his son. In 42 years, the ration of their ages will be 4:3. what is the sons current age
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: John is twice as old as his son.
J = 2S
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In 42 years, the ratio of their ages will be 4:3.
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what is the sons current age
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Replace J with 2S in the above equation
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Cross mutiply, find S
3(2S + 42) = 4(S + 42)
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6s + 126 = 4S + 168
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6S - 4S = 168 - 126
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2S = 42
s =
s = 21 is Son's age:
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See if that is true
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