SOLUTION: sum of son+father age is 58. 5yrs ago father age was 6 time of son. what is the present age of both.

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Question 976146: sum of son+father age is 58. 5yrs ago father age was 6 time of son. what is the present age of both.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assign variables, and formulate a system of equations according to the description.

x, son's age
y, father's age

system%28x%2By=58%2Cy-5=6x%29

Solve the system.