SOLUTION: John is 12 years old. Johns father is 25 years older than john, but 3q years younger than johns grandfather. How old is johns grandfather?

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Question 1110138: John is 12 years old. Johns father is 25 years older than john, but 3q years younger than johns grandfather. How old is johns grandfather?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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John, Father, Grandfather
j, f, g

According to the description, those ages are
12, 37, 12+3q


John's grandfather?
12+3q.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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John is 12 years old. Johns father is 25 years older than john, but 3q years younger than johns grandfather. How old is johns grandfather?
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John, Father, Grandfather
j,    f,      g


According to the condition, those ages are
12,   37,     37+3q



Answer.  John's grandfather age is  37+3q.

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Be aware:   the answer by  @josgarithmetic   "12+3q"   is   W R O N G .