SOLUTION: Todd is half as old as his father. Twelve years ago , todd was one third as old as his father. how old is each now?

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Question 182393: Todd is half as old as his father. Twelve years ago , todd was one third as old as his father. how old is each now?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let t be tod, f be father
2t=f
3(t-12)=f-12
3t-36=2t-12 substitute 2t for f.
t=24
f=48
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Ed