SOLUTION: A man is 41 years old and his son is 9.In how many years will be the father be three times as old as his son?

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Question 568962: A man is 41 years old and his son is 9.In how many years will be the father be three times as old as his son?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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f = 41

s = 9

f + x = 3(s + x) ___ 41 + x = 3(9 + x) ___ 41 + x = 27 + 3x ___ 14 = 2x