SOLUTION: Mona's father is thrice as old as Mona. After 12 years ,he will be just twice his daughter. find their present age?

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Question 629734: Mona's father is thrice as old as Mona. After 12 years ,he will be just twice his daughter. find their present age?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Mona's father is thrice as old as Mona age highlight%28x%29 

After 12 years ,he will be just twice his daughter's age

Question states*** In 12 years ...

  3x + 12 = 2(x+12)

       x = 12, Mona's age.  her father is 36



and..in 12 years

    48+=+2%2A24