SOLUTION: The sum of Mary's age and her mother's ages is 36. Mary's mother is five times older than Mary. How old is each person?

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Question 336789: The sum of Mary's age and her mother's ages is 36. Mary's mother is five times older than Mary. How old is each person?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+5x=36
6x=36
x=36/6
x=6 age of Mary.
5*6=30 age of mom.
Proof:
6+30=36
36=36