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Sharon is three times as old as her daughter. If Sharon is 32 years older than her daughter, what are their ages?
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Question 709151:
Sharon is three times as old as her daughter. If Sharon is 32 years older than her daughter, what are their ages?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S=3D
S=D+32
3D=D+32
3D-D=32
2D=32
D=32/2
D=16 YEARS OLD FOR THE DAUGHTER.
PROOF:
3*16=16+32
48=48
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