SOLUTION: Write an expression or equation Tracy’s mother is six times as old as she. If the sum of their ages is 28 years, how old is Tracy?

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Tracy’s mother is six times as old as she. If the sum of their ages is 28 years, how old is Tracy?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t, Tracy
6t, her mother



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