Problema Solution
Craig is 24 years younger than his father. In 10 years Craig’s father will be three times as old as Craig will be. Find their ages now.
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let
c = the present age of Craig
f = the present age if his father
Craig is 24 years younger than his father:
c = f - 24
In 10 years Craig’s father will be three times as old as Craig will be:
f + 10 = 3(c + 10)
by solving the system of equations:
c = f - 24
f + 10 = 3(c + 10)
we find:
c = 2 years
f = 26 years
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Craig is 2 years old now and his father is 26 years old now.