Question

I am currently 5 times as old as my son. In 6 years time, I will be three times as old as
he will be then. What are our ages now?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

my age be x and son's age be y

x=5y

x+6 =3*(y+6)

solving for y,

since x = 5y

5y+6 =3y+18

2y=12 ;

y=6

x=30