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Aa man was 26 years old when his son was born. Now,he is three times as old as his son. How old is the son now?

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Answer:

His son is 13 years old now.

Explanation:

Since the man was 26 years old when his son was born, his age is 26 more than his son's age, or mathematically speaking, x + 26 if the age of his son is x.

26 + x - dad's age

x - son's age

3 x son's age = dad's age

3x = 26 + x

2x = 26

x = 13

His son is 13 years old.

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