SOLUTION: At present, Patrica's father is 56 years older than Patrica. 3 years ago, her father was 5 times as old as her. Solve for Y, Patrica's current age.

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Question 1091717: At present, Patrica's father is 56 years older than Patrica. 3 years ago, her father was 5 times as old as her. Solve for Y, Patrica's current age.
Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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"At present, Patrica's father is 56 years older than Patrica" 

    If it is so "at present", then it has a tendency to be so forever (until both are alive).