Let son's age be x so in 9 years he'll be x + 9 years.
Sam's current age = 9 x
Sam's age in 9 yrs = 9 x + 9
In 9 years, Sam's age = 3 (x + 9)
9 x + 9 = 3 (x + 9)
9 x + 9 = 3 x + 27
6 x = 18
x = 3
Sam's age = 9 x = 9 (3) = 27 yr
Gregory G.
asked 04/07/19Let son's age be x so in 9 years he'll be x + 9 years.
Sam's current age = 9 x
Sam's age in 9 yrs = 9 x + 9
In 9 years, Sam's age = 3 (x + 9)
9 x + 9 = 3 (x + 9)
9 x + 9 = 3 x + 27
6 x = 18
x = 3
Sam's age = 9 x = 9 (3) = 27 yr
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