SOLUTION: A man is four times as old as his son. In five years time he will be three times as old. find their present ages.

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Question 1064936: A man is four times as old as his son. In five years time he will be three times as old. find their present ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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m, man
s, son
system%28m=4s%2Cm%2B5=3%28s%2B5%29%29

highlight_green%284s%2B5=3%28s%2B15%29%29
4s%2B5=3s%2B15
highlight%28s=10%29
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m=40