SOLUTION: Mr. Cruz is 5 years more than 4 times his son's age. In 5 years, he will be 3 times his son's age. How old is each now?

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Question 907347: Mr. Cruz is 5 years more than 4 times his son's age. In 5 years, he will be 3 times his son's age. How old is each now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x son's age
(4x+5) + 5 = 3(x+5)
x = 5, son's age. Mr Cruz is 25
And.. checking.. 5 years from now
30 = 3(10)