SOLUTION: Today, Reina's mother is 3 times as old as Reina. Reina was born when her mom was 22. how old is Reina and her mom today.

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Question 937327: Today, Reina's mother is 3 times as old as Reina. Reina was born when her mom was 22. how old is Reina and her mom today.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = reina age now
y = mom age now
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y = 3x
y = x + 22
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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3x - y = 0
x - y = -22
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solution:
x = reina age now = 11
y = mom age now = 33
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