Question 985305
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F=father's age; S=son's age
F+S=40
F=40-S
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x=number years till son is as old as father
(F+x)+(S+x)=96
(F+S)+2x=96
40+2x=96
2x=56
x=28
F=S+28
40-S=S+28
12=2S
6=S ANSWER 1: The son is currently 6 years old.
F=40-S=40-6=34 ANSWER 2: The father is currently 34 years old.