Hi,

John is exactly half his mother’s age. The total of their ages is 60.

 x + x/2 = 60

  3/2x = 60 

   x = 60*2/3 = 40, John is 20 and his mother 40.

and yes, When John reaches his mother’s current age, she will be 60 years old.

 

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 x+2x=60

3x=60

x=20 John

2x=40 mother 

[ When John reaches his mother’s current age, she will be 60 years old. How old is John now?] all extra unneeded info.



2x+(2x-x)=60

4x-x=60

3x=60

x=20 John









 

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