Question

the man is 26 years older than his son . in five years their ages will total 70 . what are their present ages ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let son's age be x than mothers age be x+26

Therefore After 5 years their age will be = 70

Therefore

x+5

x+26+5 =70

x+5

x+31 =70

70(x+5)=70(X+31)

70x+350= 70x+2170

70x-5x= 2170350

65x=1820

x = 1820

65

x = 28

son age is = 28

man age is x+26 =28+26 = 54

present age is 54