SOLUTION: The age of the father is twice as old as his son's. If the sum of their ages is 78 how old are they now?

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Question 666594: The age of the father is twice as old as his son's. If the sum of their ages is 78
how old are they now?
Found 2 solutions by best82, lynnlo:
Answer by best82(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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If son's age is x, then father's age is 2x
x+2x=78
3x=78
x=26
son is 26, father is 52.

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
26 & 52======78