SOLUTION: Mr Davis is three times as old as his only son, Peter. five years ago, this man was for times as old s his son. 1.Write down two equations regarding thier ages? 2.and how old

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Question 1121275: Mr Davis is three times as old as his only son, Peter. five years ago, this man was for times as old s his son.
1.Write down two equations regarding thier ages?
2.and how old were Mr Davis and Peter ten years ago?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the man's age and represent the son's age.



Five years ago then, the man would have been years old and his son would have been years old and then:



For the second question, solve for and and then subtract 10 from each.


John

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