SOLUTION: Peter is three times older than his son. If peter is 28 years older than his son, what are their ages?

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Question 926758: Peter is three times older than his son. If peter is 28 years older than his son, what are their ages?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = peter age
y = son age
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x = 3y
x = y + 28
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 3y = 0
x - y = 28
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solution:
x = peter age = 42
y = son age = 14
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