SOLUTION: Five years ago, Mrs. Merlin was 8 times as old as her son, Josh. The sum of their present ages is 46.
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Question 940210: Five years ago, Mrs. Merlin was 8 times as old as her son, Josh. The sum of their present ages is 46.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mrs. Merlin's age NOW. Josh is
...
x-5 = 8(46-x -5)
9x = 333
x = 37, Mrs. Merlin's age now. Josh is 9.
And...checking
5 years ago...
32 = 8(4)
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