Question

Two years ago,a man's age was three times the square of his son's age.in three years time,his age will be four times his son's age.find their present ages.

Answer 1

Two years ago, a man's age was three times the square of his son's age.
In three years time, his age will be four times his son's age.
Find their present ages.
(m - 2) = 3(s - 2)^2
(m + 3) = 4(s + 3)
m = 29 and s = 5