Question

The sum of the ages of a father and the son is 40 years. If father’s age is 3 times that of his son, then represent this situation algebraically. pls ans

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Son's age = 10  Father's age = 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let son's age = x

Then, father's age = 3x

Given, 3x + x = 40

4x = 40

x = 10

Therefore age of son = 10, age of father = 3*10 = 30

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