Question

Linear Equations in One Variable
15. A man is 4 times as old as his son. After 16 years he will be only twice as old as his son.
old as his son.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let age of son is x years

so age of father is 4x years

after 16 years

age of son = x + 16

Father age = 4x + 16

According to statement

4x + 16 = 2(x + 16)

4x + 16 = 2x + 32

2x = 16

x = 8

so son age = 8 years

father age = 32 years