SOLUTION: Paul's mother was 40 when he was born.Currently,his mother is 3 times his age.How old is Paul?

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Question 805037: Paul's mother was 40 when he was born.Currently,his mother is 3 times his age.How old is Paul?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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40+x=3*(p+x)
p=0
40=2x
20=x
Paul is 20