SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 years. In 4 years time the ratio of their ages will be 7:2. Write two linear equations for the ages of the woman and daughter.

Question 1137790: The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 years. In 4 years time the ratio of their ages will be 7:2. Write two linear equations for the ages of the woman and daughter.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 years. In 4 years time the ratio of their ages will be 7:2. Write two linear equations for the ages of the woman and daughter.
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W + D = 46 ------------ Eqn 1
(W+4)/(D+4) = 7/2
2(W+4) = 7(D+4) ------- Eqn 2

Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let w be the age of the women and d be the age of her daughter
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1) w + d = 46
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2) (w+4)/(d+4) = 7/2
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2(w+4) = 7(d+4)
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2w+8 = 7d+28
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2w = 7d+20
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