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The sum of the age of the father and son is 44 years. After 8 years , the age of the father will be twice the age of the son .Find the present ages.​

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x = age of the son

y = age of the father

x + y = 44

y = 2x

Substitute our second equation into our first equation.

x + 2x = 44. Combine the like terms.

3x = 44. Divide each side by 3

x = 44/3 or 14.7.

Substitute 44/3 into x for our second equation to find y

y = 2(44/3). Multiply 2 by 44/3

y = 88/3 or 29.3

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