SOLUTION: tony is 10 years old, which is 2 years less than 1/4 of his father's age. how old is Tony's father?

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Question 1144135: tony is 10 years old, which is 2 years less than 1/4 of his father's age. how old is Tony's father?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add 2 to Tony's age, then multiply it by 4.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Follow the description literally!

y, Father's age
10=-2%2By%2F4
You continue and solve.