SOLUTION: Paula´s mother is 18 years older than her. Her mother will be twice as old as Paula after 9 years. What is the present age of Paula?

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Question 1081677: Paula´s mother is 18 years older than her. Her mother will be twice as old as Paula after 9 years. What is the present age of Paula?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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p, Paula
m, Mother

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p%2B27=2p%2B18
27-18=p
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