SOLUTION: a father is three times as old as his son. five years ago father's age was four times his sons age then. find their present ages.

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Question 918123: a father is three times as old as his son. five years ago father's age was four times his sons age then. find their present ages.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x son's age ( age compared to...)
3x-5 = 4(x-5)
3x - 5 = 4x -20
15 = x, son's age. Father is 45
An..checking ... 5 years ago
40 = 4(10)