document.write( "Question 1149791: A father is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years time, he will be twice as old. How old is the father now? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #771137 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! son is x \n" ); document.write( "father is 3x \n" ); document.write( "x+12 and 3x+12 where 3x+12=2(x+12) \n" ); document.write( "3x+12=2x+24 \n" ); document.write( "x=12 son \n" ); document.write( "father is 36 \n" ); document.write( "in 12 years 24/48 \n" ); document.write( " |