SOLUTION: five years ago, Pinky was 1/5 as old as her mothe. five years from now, she will be 3/7 as old as her mother. how old is she now?

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Question 1167787: five years ago, Pinky was 1/5 as old as her mothe. five years from now, she will be 3/7 as old as her mother. how old is she now?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p for Pinky and m for Mother;
take the descriptions could render for you system%285p-m=20%2C-7p%2B3=20%29.

3*E1, and the add the members
system%2815p-3m=60%2C-7p%2B3m=20%29

8p=80

highlight%28p=10%29, Pinky's age now.
highlight%28m=30%29, Mother now.