a father is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years he will be twice as old as his son. find their present age
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Let son age be x
farther age=3x
Equation firmed as per question:
3x+12=2(x+12)
3x+12= 2x+24
3x-2x=24-12
x=12 years , means that son age is 12 years
Then father's age=12×3=36 years
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Let son age be x
farther age=3x
Equation firmed as per question:
3x+12=2(x+12)
3x+12= 2x+24
3x-2x=24-12
x=12 years , means that son age is 12 years
Then father's age=12×3=36 years
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