SOLUTION: A mother is 40 years old and her daughter is 10 years old. In how many years will the mother be three times that of her daughter?

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Question 1124300: A mother is 40 years old and her daughter is 10 years old. In how many years will the mother be three times that of her daughter?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mother is 40.
Daughter is 10.

In how many more years, x...?
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