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The sum of present ages of John and his father is 58 years. If John is 24 years younger than his father, then find the present age of John’s
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The sum of present ages of John and his father is 58 years. If John is 24 years younger than his father, then find the present age of John’s father.
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2021-08-09T17:30:07+00:00
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Answer:
father is 41
Step-by-step explanation:
J = johns age
f = fathers age
j+f = 58
j = f-24
Substitute the second equation into the first
f-24 +f = 58
2f -24= 58
Add 24 to each side
2f = 58+24
2f =82
f = 82/2
f = 41