SOLUTION: the sum of the ages of a man and his son is 68 and the difference in their ages is 27,what is the son's age?

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Question 982296: the sum of the ages of a man and his son is 68 and the difference in their ages is 27,what is the son's age?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Elimination Method is the way.