SOLUTION: abena's mother was twice as old as abena 10 years ago. If the mother is 50 years now, how old is Abena

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Question 839800: abena's mother was twice as old as abena 10 years ago. If the mother is 50 years now, how old is Abena
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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abena's mother was twice as old as abena 10 years ago. If the mother is 50 years now, how old is Abena
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Equations:
m-10 = 2(a-10)
m = 50
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40 = 2a - 20
2a = 60
a = 30
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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