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Question 504902: I need help with this equation, Janes mom is 32 yrs old, when jane was born, now janes mom is 3 times old as jane. how old is jane?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Janes mom was 32 yrs old, when jane was born,
Now jane's mom is 3 times old as jane. how old is jane?
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Equations:
m = 3j
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m-32 = j
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "m":
m = 3(m-32)
m = 3m-96
2m = 96
m = 48 (mom's age now)
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Solve for "j":
j = m-32
j = 48-32 = 16 (jane's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.