SOLUTION: Five Years ago I was 5 times older than my son. In 8 Years I will be 3 times older than my son. How old am I today?

Question 951004: Five Years ago I was 5 times older than my son. In 8 Years I will be 3 times older than my son. How old am I today?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = father's age now
Let = son's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
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Add the equations
(1)
(2)
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and
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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You are 70
Your son is 18
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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