Question 1149176
1) Ben + Dan = 53
and Ben = D-3, therefore D + D-3 = 53
Now let's solve for D:
2D = 50
D = 25
Dan is 25 and Ben is 25-3 = 22
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2) man = 3s - 2
and m + s = 46 substitute for man
3s - 2 + s = 46
4s = 44
s = 11 the son is 11, and the man is 3s-2 = 33-2 = 31
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