SOLUTION: A mas is 21 years older than his son. 5 years ago he was four times as old as his son. What are their
ages now?
a. Write a system of two equations whose solution will provide the
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Question 1119900: A mas is 21 years older than his son. 5 years ago he was four times as old as his son. What are their
ages now?
a. Write a system of two equations whose solution will provide the answer to the question.
b. Solve that system of equations using the method of elimination or the method of substitution.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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