SOLUTION: Pat is 32 years older than his son Patrick. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 90. How old are they now?

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Question 584074: Pat is 32 years older than his son Patrick. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 90. How old are they now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Pat is 32 years older than his son Patrick. In 4 years, the sum of their ages will be 90. How old are they now?
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Equations:
p = s + 32
p+4 + s + 4 = 90
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Substitute for "p" and solve for "s":
s+32 + 4 + s + 4 = 90
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2s + 40 = 90
2s = 50
s = 25 yrs (Son's age)
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father's age = 25+32 = 57
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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