Question

A man is 26 years older than his son. After 10 years he will be 3 times as old as his son. Find their present ages.
The answer is: man=29 and son 3
I just need the steps

Answer 1

• Answer:

son = 3 years

man = 29 years

• Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there !

m = man

s = son

m = s + 26

m + 10 = 3(s + 10)

replace m

(s + 26) + 10 = 3s + 30

26 + 10 - 30 = 3s - s

2s = 6

s = 3 years (son)

m = 3 + 26 = 29 years (man)

Good luck !