SOLUTION: i am 3times as old as my son.5years ago i was 4times as old as he.what is my age and son's age?
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Question 493613: i am 3times as old as my son.5years ago i was 4times as old as he.what is my age and son's age?
Answer by deborabr(181) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
son's age = x
3x=-5+4x
5=4x-3x
5=x
so the son is 5 years old
and the father is 15 years old
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