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Question 445609
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mr. whitney is three times as old as his son. twelve years from now he will only be twice as old. what are their ages now?
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W=3S
W+12=2(S+12)
3S+12=2S+24
S=12
W=36
Mr. Whitney is 36. His son is 12.