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Question 1020795: sum of the ages of a son and his father is 35 and the product of their age is 150 . find their ages..
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Hi 

sum of the ages of a son and his father is 35

Let x represent represents father's age and (35-x) the son's age

the product of their age is 150

 x(35-x) = 150

35x - x^2 = 150

x^2 - 35x + 150 = 0 

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