Question

Daniel is currently 26 years older than his son. In 6 years he will be 3 times older than his son. How old are both of them now?

Answer 1

Son's age=7

Daniel's age=33

Explanation:

d = s + 26

d + 6 = 3(s + 6)

Substitute!

s + 26 + 6 = 3s + 18

Simplify and distribute:

s + 32 = 3s + 18

Subtract s:

32 = 2s + 18

Subtract 18:

14 = 2s

Divide by 2:

7 = s

d = 7 + 26

d = 33