SOLUTION: a father is 25 years older than his son. the sum of their ages is 53 years find their ages.

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Question 1068079: a father is 25 years older than his son. the sum of their ages is 53 years find their ages.
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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The condition says
F - S = 25,
F + S = 53.

Add the two equations (both sides) and see what will happen.