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Miguel is 46 years old. He is 4 years older than three times his sons age.Find the ge of his son.

Solution

M i gu e l i s 46 ye a rs o l d . He i s 4 ye a rs o l d er t han t h ree t im es hi s so n s a g e . F in d t h e g e o f hi s so n .

Solution

Son^{'} s age is : 14

Miguel^{'} s age is : 46

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x = 46 - 4

Solve for

x, 3 x = 46 - 4 : x = 14

Find age

Son^{'} s age is : 14

Miguel^{'} s age is : 46

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