SOLUTION: A father is four times as old as his son. In 4 years, the father will be three times as old as the son. How old is each now?

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Question 1135851: A father is four times as old as his son. In 4 years, the father will be three times as old as the son. How old is each now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ages 4n and n, father and son

4n%2B4=3%28n%2B4%29----------------work with it.