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Question 1030664: a man is 38 years old has his son who is 14 years old. how many years ago was the father seven time as old as his son
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many years ago, x.


x years ago, father was age 38-x.
x years ago, son was 14-x.
38-x=7%2814-x%29