SOLUTION: A father who was five times as old as his daughter 5 years ago is now three times as old as she is. Find their ages. I've really tried to solve this question. Help me.
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Question 912874: A father who was five times as old as his daughter 5 years ago is now three times as old as she is. Find their ages. I've really tried to solve this question. Help me.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x daughter's age NOW. (father 3x )
5years ago...
3x - 5 = 5(x-5)
20 = 2x
10 = x, daughter's age NOW. Father is 30
And...checking...5years ago...
25 = 5(5)
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