Answer: 45 years old
Explanation:
Given:
- Father's age is thrice the sum of ages of his two children
- After five years, his age will be twice the sum of their ages
Let x be the two children's current age and 3x be the father's current age
Solve:
Set equation
3x + 5 = 2 ( x + 10 )
Expand parenthesis
3x + 5 = 2x + 20
Subtract 5 on both sides
3x + 5 - 5 = 2x + 20 - 5
3x = 2x + 15
Subtract 2x on both sides
3x - 2x = 15
x = 15
15 × 3 = 45 years old
Hope this helps!! :)
Please let me know if you have any questions