age problem

Question

two years ago dilip was three times as old as his son and two years hence twice his age will be equal to five times that of his son .find their present ages.

Answer 1

bi "2 yeers hens" me assume yu meen tudae+2 yeers

eq 1: 2 yrs ago: x-2=3(y-2)  or x=3y-6+2,  x=3y-4

eq 2: 2 yrs aft tudae: x+2=5(y+2)  or x+2=5y+10

(3y-4)+2=5y+10

3y -5y =10+2

-2y=12, so y=-6

x=3y-4=-18-4=-22

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