Question 433005
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Hi
The combined age of a father and son is 84
Let x and (84-x)represent the son's and fathers ages NOW
Question states***in 6 years...
 (84-x) +6 = 2(x-3)
Solving for x
   90 -x = 2x-6
     96 = 3x
     x = 32, son's age NOW.  The father is 52.  (84-32)

CHECKING our Answer***in 6 years...
    58 = 2*29