SOLUTION: This year Tom is 4 times as old as his daughter, while in 5 years� time he will only be 3 times as old as his daughter. Find the ages of Tom and his daughter now.

Question 896295: This year Tom is 4 times as old as his daughter, while in 5 years� time he will only be 3 times as old as his daughter. Find the ages of Tom and his daughter now.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Tom's age now
Let = his daughter's age now
= Tom's age in years
= his daughter's age in years
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Tom is 40 and
his daughter is 10
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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