SOLUTION: A man is now 3 times older than his son and was 30 when his son was born. How old is his son??

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Question 359943: A man is now 3 times older than his son and was 30 when his son was born. How old is his son??
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A man is now 3 times older than his son and was 30 when his son was born. How old is his son??
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Equations:
m = 3s
m = s+30
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3s = s+30
2s = 30
son = 15 yrs (son's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.