Two years ago, John’s father was 5 times as old as John. Two years later, John’s father’s age will be 8 years more than three times John’s age. Find the present ages of John and his father.
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Let john's present age be x
two years ago john's age = x-2
john's father's age = 5x-2
two years later john's age = x+2
john's father's age = 8+3x+2
5x-2 + x-2
= 6x - 4
8+3x+2 + x+2
=4x + 12
4x+12 = 6x-4+2
-2x = 10
x = 5
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