Question

A man is 26 years older than his
son. In five years, their ages will
total 70. What are their present
ages? (4m)​

Answer 1

Answer:

17,43

Step-by-step explanation:

let the son age be x

man age is x+26

after five years

x+5+x+26+5=70

2x+36=70

2x=34

x=17

Answer 2

Answer = Sons age is = 22

Sons age is = 22The man age is = 48

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the so s age is x

then the man age is x+26

x+x+26 =70

2x+ 26 = 70

2x=70- 26

x = 44÷ 2

x= 22

so son age is 22

and the man age is 22+ 26 =48