SOLUTION: Farah is 26 years older than her son Amir. Their mean age is 30 years. How old is Farah?

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Question 583078: Farah is 26 years older than her son Amir. Their mean age is 30 years. How old is Farah?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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F=26%2BA Farah is 26 years older than her son Amir
%28F%2BA%29%2F2=30 Their mean age is 30 years
%2826%2BA%2BA%29%2F2=30 SUBSTITUTE AND ADD LIKE TERMS THEN MULTIPLY BY 2
26%2B2A=60 SUBTRACT 26
2A=34 DIVIDE BY 2
A=17
F=41