Question

Two years ago A man was five times as old as his son. 2 years later his age will be 8 more than three times the age of his son. Find the present ages of the man and his son.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let father age be x

son's age be y

x=5y

x-2+2=(y-2+2+8)3

x=3y+24

5y-3y=24

y=12

x=5×12

=60