SOLUTION: Mr.Belen is 30 years older than his son. How old are the father and the son if Mr. Belen is 10 more than thrice as old as his son.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: Mr.Belen is 30 years older than his son. How old are the father and the son if Mr. Belen is 10 more than thrice as old as his son.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 516971: Mr.Belen is 30 years older than his son. How old are the father and the son if Mr. Belen is 10 more than thrice as old as his son.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
son ----- x
belen = x+30
...
x+30 = 3x+10
3x-x=30-10
2x=20
/2
x=10 son's age
Belen's age = 10+30 =40 years