SOLUTION: A father is three times as old as his son. In 14 years' time, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is the father now? Please solve this question. I need your help greatly

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Question 206594This question is from textbook Lobgman mathematics for IGCSE book1
: A father is three times as old as his son. In 14 years' time, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is the father now?
Please solve this question. I need your help greatly in this question. This question is from textbook Lobgman mathematics for IGCSE book1

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Father's age now=x
Sons age now=x/3
x+14=2(x/3+14)
x+14=2x/3+28
x-2x/3=28-14
(3x-2x)/3=14
x/3=14
x=3*14
x=42 age of the father now.
42/3=14 age of the son now.
Proof:
42+14=2(14+14)
56=2*28
56=56