Question

a father is now 38 years older than his son. ten years ago he was twice as old as his son. how old are the father and son now?

Answer 1

The Father is 86 and The son is 48

Explanation:

Answer 2

38 + S - 10 = 2S - 20

Collect like terms

38 - 10 + 20 = 2S - S

48 = S

Son is 48 years old

Father is 86 years old.

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