SOLUTION: A man is 24 years older than his son. Three years ago he was eight years less than twice his son's age three years from now. How old is the man?
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Question 924420: A man is 24 years older than his son. Three years ago he was eight years less than twice his son's age three years from now. How old is the man? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A man is 24 years older than his son. Three years ago he was eight years less than twice his son's age three years from now. How old is the man?
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Equations:
f = s + 24
f-3 = 2(s+3)-8
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Substitute for "f" and solve for "s"::
s+24-3 = 2s - 2
s+21 = 2s-2
s = 23 yrs (son's age now)
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f = s + 24 = 47 yrs (father's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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