SOLUTION: The difference between the present ages of Tara and his father is 24 years.Five years ago, she was one- fifth her father's age. find their present age

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Question 1069242: The difference between the present ages of Tara and his father is 24 years.Five years ago, she was one- fifth her father's age. find their present age
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28y-x=24%2Cx-5=%28y-5%29%2F5%29

y-%28%28y-5%29%2F5%2B5%29=24
y-%28y-5%29%2F5-5=24
y-%28y-5%29%2F5=24%2B5
y-%28y-5%29%2F5=29
4y%2B5=145
4y=140
highlight%28y=35%29----father's age
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35-x=24
x=35-24=highlight%2811=x%29



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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference between the present ages of Tara and his father is 24 years.Five years ago, she was one- fifth her father's age. find their present age
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Answer by ikleyn(52800) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is Tara "he" or "she" ???