SOLUTION: Mary is 41 years and her son is 5 years old. after x years, her son will be half her age. what is the value of x?
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Question 595173: Mary is 41 years and her son is 5 years old. after x years, her son will be half her age. what is the value of x?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mary is 41 years and her son is 5 years old. after x years, her son will be half her age. what is the value of x?
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The difference is 36 yrs, so it will be when the son is 36.
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