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26 March, 07:26

How to set up this problem A man is five times as old as his son. In five years, he will be 3 times as his son will be. How old is his son

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  1. 26 March, 08:15
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    The son is five years old

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the son's age be x

    A man is five as old as his son, 5x

    In five years, he would be three times as old as his son

    In five years: son would be x+5

    Father 5x+5

    3 (x+5) = 5x+5

    3x+15=5x+5

    Collect like terms

    15-5=5x-3x

    10=2x

    Divide by 2

    10/2=2x/2

    x=5

    The son is five years old
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