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Josh's age 1/3 of his father's age minus 12. if Josh's age is 6 years old, how old is Josh's father?

User Herobrine
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Josh's father is 54.

Let Josh's father's age be x.

x/3 - 12 = 6

x/3 = 18

x = 54

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