SOLUTION: A man was 25 years old when his son was born . The fathers age is 7 years greater than 3 times the son's age. How old is each at present?

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Question 901473: A man was 25 years old when his son was born . The fathers age is 7 years greater than 3 times the son's age. How old is each at present?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference in their ages will
always be +25+ years
Let son's present age = +s+
Father's present age = +s+%2B+25+
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+s+%2B+25+=+3s+%2B+7+
+2s+=+25+-+7+
+2s+=+18+
+s+=+9+
and
+s%2B25+=+34+
The father is 34 and his son is 9