SOLUTION: A mother's age is now 3 times that of her son. 8 years ago, the mother's age was 4 times that of her son by 4. find the son's present age.
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Question 998306: A mother's age is now 3 times that of her son. 8 years ago, the mother's age was 4 times that of her son by 4. find the son's present age.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m= 3s
m-8= 4s
What is "by 4"? Please clarify.
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