SOLUTION: Kate is three times as old as her son. If Kate is 30 years older than her son, what are their ages?

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Question 859747: Kate is three times as old as her son. If Kate is 30 years older than her son, what are their ages?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) 3S=K
2) K=S+30
so
3S=S+30
2S=30
S=15
and so
K=45