Problema Solution

A man is 22 years older than his son. In 8 years, the sum of their ages will be 102. How old is each?

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Let 'x' represent the age of the son and 'y' the age of the father.

y = 22 + x

(x + 8) + (y + 8) = 102

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x = 32 years

y = 54 years

The father is 54 years and the sun is 32 years old.