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I am currently 5 times as old as my son. In 6 years time I will be three times as old as he will be then . What are our ages now?

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To solve the problem, we will set up equations based on the information given in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Variables:** Let the current age of the son be \( x \) years. Therefore, the current age of the father will be \( 5x \) years (since he is 5 times as old as his son). ...
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