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Question 280956: Mothers age was twice the the age of son two years ago.after how many years will she be three times her sons age?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mothers age was twice the the age of son two years ago.after how many years will she be three times her sons
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Equations:
m = 2(s-2)
(m-x) = 3(s+x)
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Two equations; three variables?
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Cheers,
stan H.