SOLUTION: In 4 years, Shana`s mother will be twice shana`s age today. If shana will be 30 years old then, how old is shana`s mother now?
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Question 1166287: In 4 years, Shana`s mother will be twice shana`s age today. If shana will be 30 years old then, how old is shana`s mother now?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s = Shanna's age
m = mother's age
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Write an equation for each statement
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In 4 years, Shana`s mother will be twice shana`s age today.
m + 4 = 2s
If shana will be 30 years old then,
s = 30
how old is shana`s mother now?
m + 4 = 2(30)
m = 60 - 4
m = 56 is mothers age now
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