Question 385572
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Hi,         
Let x and (52-x)represent jack's and the father's age respectively
Write as we Read***
 (52-x) = 5x - 2
Solving for x
 52 - x = 5x - 2
    54 = 6x
     x = 9, jack's age.  The father's age is 43.   (52-9)

CHECKING our Answer***
  43 = 5*9 - 2