SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Tom and his daughter Sarah is 58. In one year�s time, Tom will be 3 times Sarah�s age. How old is Sarah now? Let Sarah�s age be s, and Tom�s age be t.

Question 1123680: The sum of the ages of Tom and his daughter Sarah is 58. In one year�s time, Tom will be 3 times Sarah�s age. How old is Sarah now? Let Sarah�s age be s, and Tom�s age be t.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Sarah is 14 now
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