Question 1056540
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today a man is 10 years older than twice his sons age.the sum of their age is 55 .what is the father and sons age?
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Let "x" be the son's age.
Then the father's age is 2x+10.


(2x+10) + x = 55,


3x = 55 - 10 = 45


x = {{{45/3}}} = 15.


<U>Answer</U>.  The son is 15 years old, the father is 2*15+10 = 40 years old.
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