SOLUTION: John is 28 years older than his son. In two years he will be five times older than his son. How old are both of them now?
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Question 1046992: John is 28 years older than his son. In two years he will be five times older than his son. How old are both of them now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Now
Let x represent son's age
John (x+28)
In two years...
(x+28) + 2 = 5(x+2)
x + 30 = 5x + 10
20 = 4x
5 = x , son's age NOW. John is 33.
And..in two years...
35 = 5*7 Checks!
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