SOLUTION: A woman is twice the age of her son five years ago. In six years time the sum of their ages is 82 years. what are their ages?

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Question 1037963: A woman is twice the age of her son five years ago. In six years time the sum of their ages is 82 years. what are their ages?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, woman now
y, son now

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