A father's age is (2) years more than (4) times his son's age. After (8) years, the father's age will be (3) times the son's age. What is the son's present age?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (6) years
Form (f=4s+2) and (f+8=3(s+8)), then solve. In exams, add the same number of years to both ages for future age.
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(6) years
Why is this the correct answer?
Form (f=4s+2) and (f+8=3(s+8)), then solve. In exams, add the same number of years to both ages for future age.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables. Topic: Algebraic methods: Substitution method and Elimination method..
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