SOLUTION: I am currently 5 times as old as my son. in 6 years time I will be three times as old as he will be then.what are our ages now?

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Question 457016: I am currently 5 times as old as my son. in 6 years time I will be three times as old as he will be then.what are our ages now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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f=5s
f+6=3*(s+6)
5s+6=3s+18
2s=12
s=6
f=30
check
36=3*12
ok