SOLUTION: The present age of a man is four times that of his son. six years ago his age was ten times that of his son. find the present age of the man ?

Question 812296: The present age of a man is four times that of his son. six years ago his age was ten times that of his son. find the present age of the man ?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m = 4s
m - 6 = 10(s - 6)
4s - 6 = 10s - 60
6s = 54
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s = 9
m = 36
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