This is the word problem I have to solve. Tyler is twice as old as his son. ten years ago Tyler was three times as old as his son. How old are they? Must show work

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anonymous · Answer

Let tyler's age be x, and his son's, y. Then relate different equations as a function of time.

anonymous · Answer

let t = tyler's age
let s = son's age
t = 2s
t - 10 = 3(s - 10)

2s - 10 = 3s - 3-
s = 20

son is 20
tyler is 40

anonymous · Answer

manderson do you use only 1 variable x or are you studying how to use 2 variables x and y?