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16 December, 23:19

Ethan is 40 years old. His son is 12 years old.

How many years ago was Ethan 5 times older than his son?

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  1. 17 December, 00:35
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    20 years in the future ...
  2. 17 December, 02:50
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    40-x / 12-x = 5

    40-x = 5 * (12-x)

    40-x = 60 - 5*x

    5*x-x = 60 - 40

    4*x=20

    x=5

    It was 5 years ago. Ethan was 35 and son was 7.
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