SOLUTION: my mother is 49 years old and i'am 14 years old. when will my mother be thrice as old as mine?

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Question 937212: my mother is 49 years old and i'am 14 years old. when will my mother be thrice as old as mine?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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my mother is 49 years old and i'am 14 years old. when will my mother be thrice as old as mine?
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The age difference = 35
--> 17.5 & 52.5
in 3.5 years

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x that number of years
49+x = 3(14+x)
7 = 2x
3.5yr = x