SOLUTION: A man is ten times as old as his daughter. In 5years time he will be 5 times as old as his daughter. How old are each of them now?

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Question 749927: A man is ten times as old as his daughter. In 5years time he will be 5 times as old as his daughter. How old are each of them now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
man m
daughter d


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Solve the system of equations, each being highlighted.

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