Question

two year ago a father was five times as old as his son.two years later his age will be 8 more than three times the age of the son.set up two linear equations in two variables,to express the above statement.

Answer 1

Let's assume present age is
Father = X
Son = Y

2 years ago
Age of father = X-2
Age of son Y-2
According to question

5(Y-2)=X-2 ........ 1

2 years later

Age of father = X + 2.
Age of son = Y+2

According to question
3(Y+2)+8 = X+2