Question

Fathers age 4 times the age of the son(x), if the sum of their ages is 60, the equation to represent this situation is what? itz urgent

Answer 1

Answer:

the equation will be x+4x=60

Answer 2

Answer:

let age of the son= x

let age of the father = 4x

the sum of their age=60

x+4x=60

5x=60

x=60,/5=12

x=12

age of the son=12

age of the father=48

verification=sum of their age=60

=12+48=60