Challenge Question: A father and son together are 56 years old

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables · Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

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Challenge Question: A father and son together are 56 years old. The father is 4 times as old as the son. After 8 years, the father will be only 2 times as old as the son. Is this possible? If yes, find the ages. If not, explain why.

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