SOLUTION: Miguel is 46 years old. He is 4 years older than thrice his son’s age. Find the age of his son.

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Question 655567: Miguel is 46 years old. He is 4 years older than thrice his son’s age. Find the age of his son.
Answer by sravancv(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given
Miguel is 46 years old.
Let his son age be "x"
also given than he is 4 years older than thrice of his son's age
so
3x+4 = 46
3x=46-4
3x=42
x=42/3
x=14
so his son age is 14 years.