Question

2 years ago,a father was 5 times as old as his son.2 years later,his age will be 8 more than 3 times the age of the son. find the percentage ages of father and son​

Answer 1

Answer:

x-2=5(y-2)

x+2=8+3y

sub

-4=5y-10-8-3y

-4=2y-18

-4+18=2y

y=14

putting in 1

x-3=5(14-2)

x=60+3=63

father 63years and son =14 years thanks