SOLUTION: A man is 3 times as old as his son.The sum of their ages is 48 years.How old are they?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: A man is 3 times as old as his son.The sum of their ages is 48 years.How old are they?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 814222: A man is 3 times as old as his son.The sum of their ages is 48 years.How old are they?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

A man is 3 times as old as his son.

Let x represent the son's age and 3x the father's age

Question states***The sum of their ages is 48 years

 x + 3x = 48

Solving for x

 4x = 48

  x = 12, the age of the son.  The father is 36

CHECKING our Answer***

  12 + 36 = 48