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A father aged 56 has three sons, 28,22,16. When will a father be as old as his sons together?

Correct answer:

x =  -5

Step-by-step explanation:


56+x = (28+x)+(22+x)+(16+x)

2x = -10


x = -10/2 = -5

x = -5

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