You can put this solution on YOUR website! m = the man's present age
s = the son's
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Write an equation for each statement
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A man is 5 times as old as his son.
m = 5s
Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 50.
(m-5) + (s-5) = 50
m + s - 10 = 50
m + s = 60
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How old are they?
replace m with 5s in the 2nd equation
5s + s = 60
6s = 60
s = 60/6
s = 10 yrs is the son's present age
then
5(10) = 50 yrs is the man's age
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Check the solution in the 2nd mattress
(50-5) + (10-5) = 50
