After three years, a man’s age will be five times his son’s age. If the man's current age is represented by 'x' and his son's current age by 'y', which of the following represents the given statement?

x - 5y = 12

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x = 5y

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x + 3 = 5y

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5x - y = -12

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The correct option is A x - 5y = 12

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