SOLUTION: Jen is 26 years younger than her mom. Together their age is 0. hOW OLD IS jEN'S MOM?

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Question 899097: Jen is 26 years younger than her mom. Together their age is 0. hOW OLD IS jEN'S MOM?
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Jen is 26 years younger than her mom. Together their age is 0.
HOW OLD IS jEN'S MOM?
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Equations:
j = m - 26
j + m = 0
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "m"::
m-26 + m = 0
2m = 26
m = 13 yrs
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The conditions are contradictory.
Cheers,
Stan H.