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A father is 40 years older than his daughter. 3 years ago he was 5 times older from his daughters age. What are their current ages?

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Answer:

daughter is 13 and father is 53

Explanation:

father-> x+40

daughter->x

x+40-3=5(x-3)

x+37=5x-15

52=4x

x=13

x+40=13+40=53

the daughter is 13 and the father is 53 years old.

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