SOLUTION: In 5 years times a father will be twice as old as his son will be. 4 years ago he was three times as old as his son was. find their present ages.

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Question 1107149: In 5 years times a father will be twice as old as his son will be. 4 years ago he was three times as old as his son was. find their present ages.
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f, Father
b, his Boy
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