SOLUTION: The sum of a mother and a daughter is 52 years. Eight years ago, the mother was eight times as old as her daughter. How old is the mother now?

Question 1004528: The sum of a mother and a daughter is 52 years. Eight years ago, the mother was eight times as old as her daughter. How old is the mother now?
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m, d, mother daughter;

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of a mother and a daughter is 52 years. Eight years ago, the mother was eight times as old as her daughter. How old is the mother now?

Mother's age:
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