Question 452279: 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? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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?
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Equations:
f = 9s
(f+9)= 3(s+9)
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9s+9 = 3s+27
6s = 18
son = 3 yrs now
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Solve for "f":
f = 9s
father = 27 yrs now
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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