Question 1079968
Tom now, 4
Mother now, 36


x, how many years until Mother is 5 times Tom


{{{5(4+x)=36+x}}}
{{{20+5x=x+36}}}
{{{4x=36-20}}}
{{{4x=16}}}
{{{x=4}}}


Tom will be 8 and his mother will be 40.