SOLUTION: 5 years ago Tom was one third as old as his father was then in 5 years Tom will be half as old as his father will be then find there ages now
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Question 941744: 5 years ago Tom was one third as old as his father was then in 5 years Tom will be half as old as his father will be then find there ages now Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5 years ago Tom was one third as old as his father was then. In 5 years Tom will be half as old as his father will be then. Find there ages now
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5 yrs ago:
x=tom's age (Tom was one third as old as his father)
3x=father's age
..
now:
x+5=tom's age
3x+5=father's age
..
In 5 yrs:
x+10=tom's age
3x+10=father's age
3x+10=2(x+10)(Tom will be half as old as his father)
3x+10=2x+20
x=10
x+5=15
3x+5=35
tom's age now=15
father's age now=35
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