Question

Joseph is 3 times as old as his son now, if 10 years ago the sum of their ages was 44 ,how old was Joseph when his son was born ?​

Answer 1

Joseph was 34 years old when his son was born.

Answer 2

Explanation:

j = 3s

(j-10 + s-10) =44

3s-20 + s =44

4s = 64

s = 16

j=3*16

j=48

currently Joseph is 48, the son is 16, so

16 years ago, when the son was born, Joseph was 32