SOLUTION: a father is three times as old as his son. five years ago father's age was four times his sons age then. find their present ages.
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Question 918123: a father is three times as old as his son. five years ago father's age was four times his sons age then. find their present ages.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x son's age ( age compared to...)
3x-5 = 4(x-5)
3x - 5 = 4x -20
15 = x, son's age. Father is 45
An..checking ... 5 years ago
40 = 4(10)
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