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The father is eight years older than three times the son's age. In 20 years, the father will be twice as old as his son. How many years is a father, and how many are a son?

Correct answer:

o =  44
s =  12

Step-by-step explanation:


o=8+3s
o+20 = 2·(s+20)

o=8+3·s
o+20 = 2·(s+20)

o-3s = 8
o-2s = 20

Row 2 - Row 1 → Row 2
o-3s = 8
s = 12


s = 12/1 = 12
o = 8+3s = 8+3 · 12 = 44

o = 44
s = 12

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