SOLUTION: Mother is four times as old as her son. Five years from now, Mother will be 2 years younger than thrice the age of her son. How old are they now?

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Question 1171318: Mother is four times as old as her son. Five years from now, Mother will be 2 years younger than thrice the age of her son. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mother 4n
Son n

Five Years from now:
4n%2B5=3%28n%2B5%29-2
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