SOLUTION: A man is 9 times older than his son. After 9 years, he will only be 3 times older than his son. How old are they now? My Answer is 27 for the father and 3 for the son (after eva

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Question 451068: A man is 9 times older than his son. After 9 years, he will only be 3 times older than his son. How old are they now?
My Answer is 27 for the father and 3 for the son (after evaluating "9x + 9 = 3 (x + 9")). However, it is incorrect according to the class.

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I cant figure out why you are wrong