Question

. i will give brainliest.A man is 26 years older than his son. He is also 8 years older than three times his son’sage.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the son's age be x and man be y

y=26+x

y=8+3x

x=9

Son's age is 9

Answer 2

Answer:

Hey there!

Let the son's age be x.

Thus, the man's age is x+26, and can also be represented by 3x+8.

x+26=3x+8

x+18=3x

18=2x

x=9

The son is nine years old.

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