SOLUTION: Bob is 31 years younger then his father. The sum of their ages is 57. What is bobs age?

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Question 872154: Bob is 31 years younger then his father. The sum of their ages is 57. What is bobs age?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + (x+31) = 57
2x = 26
x = 13, Bob's age