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Today a man is five times as old as his son. In 6 years’ time he will be 3 times as old as his son. How old is the man today?

Solution

T o d a y a man i s f i v e t im es a s o l d a s hi s so n . I n 6 ye a rs ’ t im e h e w i ll b e 3 t im es a s o l d a s hi s so n . Ho w o l d i s t h e man t o d a y ?

Solution

Man^{'} s age is : 30

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

5 x + 6 = 3 (x + 6)

Solve for

x, 5 x + 6 = 3 (x + 6) : x = 6

Find Man's age

: 30

Man^{'} s age is : 30

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