Question

The sum of age of father and his son is 38 years and the father is 22 years older han his son. 1) Express the above statements in the form of linear equations. i) Find the present age of the son and the father.

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Answer 1

x + (x + 22) = 38

x = son’s age

x + 22 = father’s age

x + (x + 22) = 38

2x + 22 = 38

2x + 22 - 22 = 38 - 22

2x = 16

2x/2 = 16/2

x = 8

8 + 22 = 30

the son is 8 and the father is 30