SOLUTION: Paul is 3 years younger than his friend Peter.In seven years, the product of their ages will be five more than the product of their ages five years ago. How old are they now?

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Question 165932: Paul is 3 years younger than his friend Peter.In seven years, the product of their ages will be five more than the product of their ages five years ago. How old are they now?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This problem is impossible. There is no way that the difference between ages multiplied 7years from now, and 5 years ago, can be only 5 years. this problem needs to be re written in my opinion.