Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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