SOLUTION: Bob is one third the age of his father. In 12 years he will be half the age of his father. How old are each now? Must use x as a variable in the equation. There will be an x on bot
Algebra ->
Equations
-> SOLUTION: Bob is one third the age of his father. In 12 years he will be half the age of his father. How old are each now? Must use x as a variable in the equation. There will be an x on bot
Log On
Question 798465: Bob is one third the age of his father. In 12 years he will be half the age of his father. How old are each now? Must use x as a variable in the equation. There will be an x on both sides of the = sign. Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If Bob is x years father is 3x
12 years hence
bob = x+12
father = 3x+12
(x+12)=1/2(3x+12)
2(x+12)=3x+12
2x+24=3x+12
3x-2x=24-12
x=12 bob's age
father's age = 36
