SOLUTION: A man is 5 times as old as his grandson. If he is sixty years older than the grandson, find their ages?

Question 384766: A man is 5 times as old as his grandson. If he is sixty years older than the grandson, find their ages?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A man is 5 times as old as his grandson. If he is sixty years older than the grandson, find their ages?
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Equations:
f = 5g
f = g+60
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Substitute and solve for "g":
5g = g+60
4g = 60
g = 15 (grandson's age now)
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f = 5g = 75 (grandpa's age now)
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cheers,
Stan H.
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