SOLUTION: The present age of a father is three times that of his son but after 22 ears it will be only twice that of his son. Find their present ages.
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Question 174422: The present age of a father is three times that of his son but after 22 ears it will be only twice that of his son. Find their present ages. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The present age of a father is three times that of his son but after 22 ears it will be only twice that of his son. Find their present ages.
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Let x = son's age
then
3x = father's age
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3x+22 = 2(x+22)
3x+22 = 2x+44
x+22 = 44
x = 22 years (son's age)
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father's age:
3x = 3(22) = 66 years (father's age)
