Answer to Question #117728 in Algebra for Krypton

Question #117728

Mart is 4 times the age of his son Matthew. In 8 years, he will be eight-thirds of his son's age. How old is Mart

Expert's answer

Mart = 4 * Matthew

Mart + 8 = (Matthew + 8) * 8 / 3

4* Matthew + 8 = 8 / 3 * Matthew + 64 / 3

4/3 * Matthew = 40 /3

Matthew = 10

Mart = 4 * 10 = 40

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