SOLUTION: Miguel is 46 years old he is 4 years older than 3 times his sons age find the age of his son

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Question 949045: Miguel is 46 years old he is 4 years older than 3 times his sons age find the age of his son
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=son's age
46=3S+4 Subtract 4 from each side.
42=3S Divide each side by 3.
13=S ANSWER: The son is 13 years old.