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Quadratic equation

three years ago a father was three times as old as his son. in five years time, the father will be twice as old as his son.what is the sum of their ages in four years time?​

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Answer:

           46

Step-by-step explanation:

x          -  age of a son three years ago

3x        -  age of a father three years ago

x + 3      -  age of the son now

3x + 3       -  age of the father now

x + 3 + 5       -  age of the son in five years time

3x + 3 + 5       -  age of the father in five years time

in five years time, the father will be twice as old as his son, so:

3x + 3 + 5 = 2(x + 3 + 5)

3x + 8 = 2x + 16

3x - 2x = 16 - 8

  x = 8

x + 3 + 4       -  age of the son in four years time

8 + 3 + 4 = 15

3x + 3 + 4       -  age of the father in four years time

3×8 + 3 + 4 = 31    

the sum of their ages in four years time:

15 + 31 = 46

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