Word prob: 2 yrs ago, father 4 times age of son; 3 yrs from

[joerules22]

"Two years ago a father was four times as old as his son. Three years from now the father will be only three times as old as the son. How old is each now? "

If some one could help me with the problem I would be eternally grateful. Thanks in advance.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Re: Word problem, help!

"Two years ago a father was four times as old as his son. Three years from now the father will be only three times as old as the son. How old is each now? "

If some one could help me with the problem I would be eternally grateful. Thanks in advance.

Please share with us your work, indicating exactly where you are stuck - so that we know where to begin to help you.

 

[Loren]

Re: Word problem, help!

Your first step is to name things.
Will you decide to name the son's age now "x" or maybe you want the father's age now to be called "x". Decide on one or the other, then decide on how to name the other and proceed from there.