SOLUTION: In 1960 a woman was 40 years old and her son was 12 years old. In what year will the woman be just twice her son's age

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Question 1159633: In 1960 a woman was 40 years old and her son was 12 years old. In what year will the woman be just twice her son's age
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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in x number of years
40%2Bx=2%2812%2Bx%29
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40%2Bx=24%2B2x
x=40-24
x=16


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