SOLUTION: Mrs. taylor is 4 times as old as her son. in 20 years, mrs. taylor will be only twice as old as her son . how old is each now?

SOLUTION: Mrs. taylor is 4 times as old as her son. in 20 years, mrs. taylor will be only twice as old as her son . how old is each now?

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Question 598926: Mrs. taylor is 4 times as old as her son. in 20 years, mrs. taylor will be only twice as old as her son . how old is each now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Mrs. Taylor's age now
Let = her Son's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
-------------
(2)
(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
Mrs. Taylor is 40
Her Son is 10
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