SOLUTION: anthony is 50 years older than his grandson. 20 years ago, anthony was six times as old as his grandson. what are their present ages?

Question 1059292: anthony is 50 years older than his grandson. 20 years ago, anthony was six times as old as his grandson. what are their present ages?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Anthony's age now
Let = his grandson's age now
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(1)
(2)
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Plug (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Anthony is 80
His grandson is 30
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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