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The age of a father is 2 less than 7 times the age of his son. In 3 years, the sum of their ages will be 52. If the son’s present age is s years, which equation models this situation?

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s = the son's age
f = the father's age

In three years ,the sum of their ages will be 52.

(s + 3) + (f + 3) = 52

The age of a father is 2 less than 7 times the age of his son.

7s - 2 = f

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