SOLUTION: A man is 24 years older than his son. 12 years ago, he was five times as old as his son.find their present ages
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Question 837251: A man is 24 years older than his son. 12 years ago, he was five times as old as his son.find their present ages
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m=s+24
m-12=5(s-12)
m=5(s-12)+12
s+24=5(s-12)+12
s+12=5s-60
72=4s
s=18
m=42
check
5*6=30
ok
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