SOLUTION: Ten years ago, a godfather was three times as old as his godson. In six more years, the godfather will be twice as old as his godson. How old are they now? Use elimination method

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Question 1181010: Ten years ago, a godfather was three times as old as his godson. In six more
years, the godfather will be twice as old as his godson. How old are they now?
Use elimination method by substitution.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f, godFather
s, godSon
system%28f-10=3%28s-10%29%2Cf%2B6=2%28s%2B6%29%29
You could start by E2-E1 and solve for s.
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