SOLUTION: Johns father is three times older than john. In six years the sum of their ages will be 68 how old are they?

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Question 1096813: Johns father is three times older than john. In six years the sum of their ages will be 68 how old are they?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"...father is three times older than...",
system%28f=j%2B3j%2Cf%2Bj=68-6-6%29

system%28f=4j%2Cf%2Bj=56%29

Not working if expecting whole numbered solution.



Just in case mistaken wording,
taking as "father is three times as old as..."
system%28f=3j%2Cf%2Bj=56%29
4j=56
j=14------John
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f=42------Father