SOLUTION: Daniel is currently 26 years older than his son. In six years he will be three times older than his son. How old are both of them now?

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Question 913022: Daniel is currently 26 years older than his son. In six years he will be three times older than his son. How old are both of them now?
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Daniel is currently 26 years older than his son. In six years he will be three times older than his son. How old are both of them now?
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let x=son's age
x+26=Daniel's age
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In 6 yrs:
x+6=son's age
x+26+6=x+32
x+32=3(x+6)
x+32=3x+18
2x=14
x=7
x+26=33
son's age=7
Daniel's age=33