SOLUTION: A woman is three times as old as her daughter, but in 12 years she will be just twice as old as her daughter. How old is the daughter now and how hold is the woman now?

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Question 1074536: A woman is three times as old as her daughter, but in 12 years she will be just twice as old as her daughter. How old is the daughter now and how hold is the woman now?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A woman is three times as old as her daughter, but in 12 years she will be just twice as old as her daughter. How old is the daughter now and how hold is the woman now?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w, woman now
d, daughter now

system%28w=3d%2Cw%2B12=2%28d%2B12%29%29


3d%2B12=2d%2B24
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