SOLUTION: Janet age is 4 years younger than 1/3 her fathers age. Janet is 10 years old. How old is her father?

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Question 1084451: Janet age is 4 years younger than 1/3 her fathers age. Janet is 10 years old. How old is her father?
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J = 1/3F-4
10 = 1/3F-4
1/3F-4 = 10
1/3F = 14 multiply both sides times 3:
F = 42