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Adam is 5 times as old as Charles. In 8 yrs the sum of their ages will be equal to twice Adam's present age. Find their present age.

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Answer:

charles 4 years

adam 20 years

Step-by-step explanation:

charles present = x

adams present age 5x

8 years later

charles x+8

adam 5x+8

ATQ

x+8+5x+8=10x

4x=16

x=4

5x=20

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