SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Petra and her Mother is 61. Her mother is 10years more than twice as old as Petra. How old are Petra and her Mother?

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Question 267235: The sum of the ages of Petra and her Mother is 61. Her mother is 10years more than twice as old as Petra. How old are Petra and her Mother?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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P+M=61
M=10+2P
P+10+2P=61
3P=51
P=17
17*2+10=44
M=44