SOLUTION: Q . A man is 24 years older than his son.In two years,his age will be twicethe age of his son the present age of his son is A 14 years B 22 years C 20years D 18 years

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Question 918874: Q . A man is 24 years older than his son.In two years,his age will be twicethe age of his son the present age of his son is A 14 years
B 22 years
C 20years
D 18 years
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A man is 24 years older than his son.In two years,his age will be twicethe age of his son
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Equations:
f = s + 24
f+2 = 2(s+2)
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Sustitute for "f" and solve for "s"::
s+24+2 = 2s+4
s+26 = 2s+4
s = 22 years (son's age now)
f = s + 24
f = 46 years (father's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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