SOLUTION: A man is 25 years older than his son. In 10 years he will be more than twice as old as his son. How old is the son?

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Question 787521: A man is 25 years older than his son.
In 10 years he will be more than twice as old as his son. How old is the son?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A man is 25 years older than his son.
In 10 years he will be more than twice as old as his son. How old is the son?
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Equation:
f = s +25
f+10 > 2(s+10)
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Substitute for "f" and solve for "s":
s+25 + 10 > 2s+20
s+35 > 2s+20
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s < 15 (The son is less than 15 yrs old)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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