SOLUTION: i am 3 times as old as my daughter. in 12 years time i will only be twice as old as my daughter. how old am i now?
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Question 663368: i am 3 times as old as my daughter. in 12 years time i will only be twice as old as my daughter. how old am i now?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = your age
y = daughter's age
x = 3y
x + 12 = 2(y + 12)
Substitute x = 3y into the second equation.
3y + 12 = 2(y + 12)
3y + 12 = 2y + 24
y = 12
Your daughter is 12 and you are 36.
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