SOLUTION: Chris is 1/6th the age of his father today. Eight years later, his father's age will be 3.5 times the age of Chris. Find the age of Chris today

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Question 612530: Chris is 1/6th the age of his father today. Eight years later, his father's age will be 3.5 times the age of Chris. Find the age of Chris today
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, math33:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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c = f / 6 ___ 6c = f

3.5(c + 8) = f + 8 ___ 3.5c + 20 = f

3.5c + 20 = 6c

Answer by math33(31) About Me  (Show Source):
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Father = 6X
Chris= X
Equation to use:
6X%2B8=7X%2F2+%2B28%29
5X%2F2+=20%29
X=8+
So, Father = 6%288%29=48
and Chris= 8