Question 980249
F=father's age; S=son's age
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F=5S
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F+6=3(S+6)
5S+6=3S+18
2S=12
S=6 ANSWER 1: Son is 6 years old.
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F=5S
F=5(6)=30 ANSWER 2: Father is 30 years old.
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CHECK:
F+6=3(S+6)
30+6=3(6+6)
36=3(12)
36=36