SOLUTION: A man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son.How old is the son now?

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Question 882382: A man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son.How old is the son now?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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A man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son.How old is the son now?
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let x=age of son now
3x=age of man now
man is always 26 yrs older than his son
3x-x=26
2x=26
x=13
age of son now=13