SOLUTION: The present age of the father is 3 years more than 3 times the age of the son,3years after father age will be 10 years more than twice the age of the son.find the age of father and

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Question 628152: The present age of the father is 3 years more than 3 times the age of the son,3years after father age will be 10 years more than twice the age of the son.find the age of father and son?
Answer by dfrazzetto(283) About Me  (Show Source):
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Current ages:
F = 3 + 3S
In 3 years time:
F + 3 = 10 + 2(S+3)
Solving by substitution:
3 + 3S + 3 = 10 + 2(S+3)
6 + 3S = 10 + 2S + 6
S = 10
F = 33