Question

A man is 26 year older than his son. if the sum of their present ages is 50 years find the ages of the son and the father​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let age of son be x

Let age of man be x+26

Sum of their ages = x + (x+26)

=2x+26

Now,

ATQ

2x+26 = 50

2x = 50-26

2x= 24

x = 24÷2

x= 12

Value of x= 12

Age of son= x= 12

Age of man= x+26 = 12+26 = 38