SOLUTION: a man is 24 years older than is son 12 years ago he was 5 times as old as his son. find the present ages of the both

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Question 1044065: a man is 24 years older than is son 12 years ago he was 5 times as old as his son. find the present ages of the both
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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d and s, DAD and SON;

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