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15 March, 21:30

The age of a father is 2 less than 7 times the age of his son. In 3 years, the sum of their ages will be 52. If the son's present age is syears, which equation

models this situation?

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  1. 15 March, 23:29
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    (7s-2+3) + (s+3) = 52

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the present age of the son be s years.

    then the age of the father is 7s-2

    in three years the sum of their ages will be 52

    7s-2+3+s+3=52

    8s+4=52

    8s=52-4

    8s=48

    s=6 years
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