Question 30139
Steven's age =14years
His mom's age = 38
Let the age be x
To determine the age of Steven so x-14 also this would affect his mom's age so x-38
<pre><b>Equation:
5(x-14)=x-38
5x-70=x-38
4x=32
x=8


<font color = red>Hence, 8 years ago his mom was 5 times as old as him</font>