SOLUTION: Five years ago, Mrs. Merlin was 8 times as old as her son, Josh. The sum of their present ages is 46.

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Question 940210: Five years ago, Mrs. Merlin was 8 times as old as her son, Josh. The sum of their present ages is 46.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mrs. Merlin's age NOW. Josh is 46-x
...
x-5 = 8(46-x -5)
9x = 333
x = 37, Mrs. Merlin's age now. Josh is 9. 46-37
And...checking
5 years ago...
32 = 8(4)