document.write( "Question 1017711: A 25 year old mother has a 5 year old daughter. In how many years will the mother be exactly twice as old as the daughter? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #633960 by addingup(3677)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2(5+x) = 25+x Multiply on left \n" ); document.write( "10+2x = 25+x Subtract 10 and x on both sides \n" ); document.write( "x = 15 is your answer. In 15 years: \n" ); document.write( "mother: 25+15= 40 \n" ); document.write( "daughter: 5+15 = 20 so mother is twice as old as the daughter.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |