SOLUTION: Sharon is 42 years old. Her daughter is 12 years old. How many years ago was Sharon four times older than her daughter?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: Sharon is 42 years old. Her daughter is 12 years old. How many years ago was Sharon four times older than her daughter?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 742316: Sharon is 42 years old. Her daughter is 12 years old. How many years ago was Sharon four times older than her daughter?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sharon is 42 years old. Her daughter is 12 years old. How many years ago was Sharon four times older than her daughter?
let x= years ago when Sharon four times older than her daughter?
(42-x)=sharon's age x yrs ago
(12-x)=daughter's age x yrs ago
42-x=4(12-x)
42-x=48-4x
3x=6
x=2
How many years ago was Sharon four times older than her daughter? 2