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The sum of Jack and his father's ages is 52. Jack's father's age is 2 less than 5 times Jack's age. Find the ages of Jack and his father.

 Apr 5, 2020
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Jack's age = \(j\)

Jack's father's age = \(f\)

 

\(j+f=52\)

\(f=5j-2\)

 

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 Apr 5, 2020

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