SOLUTION: Henry's father is three times as old as henry. Six years ago, he was five times older. How old is henry

Question 927226: Henry's father is three times as old as henry. Six years ago, he was five times older. How old is henry

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = father age now
y = henry age now
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x = 3y
x - 6 = 5(y - 6)
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 3y = 0
x - 6 = 5y - 30
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x - 3y = 0
x - 5y = -24
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solution:
x = father age now = 36
y = henry age now = 12
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