Question

A man's age is 20 years more than his son. Six years hence father's age will be three times the age of his son. Find the present age of the son.​

Answer 1

Answer:

boy=4 years+6years=10 years

Step-by-step explanation:

boy=x

man=20+x

acc. to. que.,

3(x+6)=20+x+6

3x+18=26+x

2x=26-18

2x=8

x=4

Answer 2

3(x+6)=20+x+6

3x+18=20+x+6

3x-x=20+6-18

2x=8

x=$\frac{8}{2}$

x=4