Question 379108
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Hi,
sum of their ages is 84
Let x represent Sam's age and (84-x) his mother's age
Question states***
(84-x) = 3x
solving for x
84 = 4x
21 = x, Sam's age.  His mother is 63   (84-21))
CHECKING our answer***
63 = 3*21