Question

a man is five times as old as his son. if the the sum of their ages is 72, find the difference between their ages *​

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

1. $5x + x = 72 \\ 6x = 72 \\ 6x \div 6 = 72 \div 6 \\ x = 12$
2. the man is 5× as old as his son if the sum of the age is
3. 5×+×=72
4. 72÷6
5. 12