SOLUTION: The ages of a father and a son add up to 55. The father's age is the sons age reversed.

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Question 290132: The ages of a father and a son add up to 55. The father's age is the sons age reversed.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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10a+b+10b+a=55
11a+11b=55
11*(a+b)=55
a+b=5

x+y=55
x=10a+b
y=10b+a
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