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  • 08-07-2020
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A father is 3 times older than his son, or 28 years older. How old is the son?

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gilbertazavedo72
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  • 08-07-2020

Answer:

Son = 14

Father = 42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let son age be x

Father's age is 3x and x + 28

3x = x + 28

2x = 28

x = 28/2 = 14

Father's age is x + 28 = 42

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