SOLUTION: The sum of Vincent's age and his father's age is 40. His father is 24 years older than vincent. How old is Vincent?

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Question 485327: The sum of Vincent's age and his father's age is 40. His father is 24 years older than vincent. How old is Vincent?
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x is Vincent age, then his father is (x+24) years old
x%2B%28x%2B24%29=40
x%2Bx%2B24=40
2x=40-24
2x=16
x=16%2F2=8 years old is Vincent