SOLUTION: a father 34 years older than his son tony. their total ages is 54 years how old will to tony be in 25 years time

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Question 637353: a father 34 years older than his son tony.
their total ages is 54 years
how old will to tony be in 25 years time
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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a father 34 years older than his son tony.
their total ages is 54 years
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Equations:
f + t = 54 years
f = t + 34
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how old will to tony be in 25 years time
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Substitute for "f" and solve for "t":
t+34 + t = 54
2t = 20
t = 10 (Tony's age is now 10)
In 25 years Tony will be 35.
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Cheers,
Stan H.