SOLUTION: Five years ago,David was three times as old as his son,Mike.Five years from now,David's age will be twice his son's age.Find their present ages.
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Question 1092061: Five years ago,David was three times as old as his son,Mike.Five years from now,David's age will be twice his son's age.Find their present ages.
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five years ago,
1.
Five years from now,
2.
Subtract 1 from 2,
Use either equation to solve for D.
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