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Form the linear equations for the following problems and find their solution by substitution method.
Five years hence, the age of Jacob will be three times that of his son. Five years ago, Jacob's age was seven times that of his son. What are their present ages?

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Jacob is 40 years old and his son is 10 years old.
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