SOLUTION: Father’s age is 1 more than five times the son’s age. After 3 years, father’s age will be 2 less than four times the son’s age. What is father’s present age?

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Question 903362: Father’s age is 1 more than five times the son’s age. After 3 years, father’s age will be 2 less than four times the son’s age. What is father’s present age?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
s the son's age Now
(5s+1) + 3 = 4(s+3) - 2
5s + 4 = 4s + 12 - 2
s = 6, son' age NOW.
Father is 31
Checking.. in 3 years
34 = 36-2
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