SOLUTION: a father is three times older than his son. in twelve years, the man will be twice as old as his son. how old is the son now?

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Question 580604: a father is three times older than his son. in twelve years, the man will be twice as old as his son. how old is the son now?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Son's age x
Father's age 3 x
12 years later
Son's age x + 12
Father's age 3 x + 12
Father's age 2 times older
3 x + 12 = 2 ( x + 12 )
3 x + 12 = 2 x + 24
1 x = 24 -12
x = 12 Son's age
3 x= 36 years Father's age