SOLUTION: The sum of ages of son and father 5 years ago was 46 years. after 8 years the father 's age will be twice the age of son. Find the present age of father

Question 947559: The sum of ages of son and father 5 years ago was 46 years. after 8 years the father 's age will be twice the age of son. Find the present age of father
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = son's age now
Let = father's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
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Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
At present, the father is 40
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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