SOLUTION: When lylia was 15 her mother was 37 Now her mother is twice her age how old is lylia

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Question 1168522: When lylia was 15 her mother was 37 Now her mother is twice her age how old is lylia
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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And how many years have passed up to today? Call the number y.

%2837%2By%29%2F%2815%2By%29=2
Solve this for y and you'll know.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference of their ages is 37 - 15 = 22, and this difference lasts forever.


When the ratio of their ages be 2,  they will be 22 and 44 years old, respectively.


ANSWER.  Lylia is 22 years old now.

Solved.

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