SOLUTION: Zelma is 21 years older than her son. Two years ago she was four times his age. How
Old is Zelma and her son?
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Question 939073: Zelma is 21 years older than her son. Two years ago she was four times his age. How
Old is Zelma and her son?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the son's age
(x+21) -2 = 4(x-2)
x + 19 = 4x - 8
27 = 3x
9 = x, the son's age. Zelma is 30
And...checking
2years ago...
28 = 4(7)
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