Mathstar209 Mathstar209
  • 02-04-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Mary is three times as old as her son . In 12 years Mary will be twice as old as her son. How old is each of them now?

Respuesta :

sqdancefan
sqdancefan sqdancefan
  • 06-04-2021

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  Mary: 36

  Mary's son: 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let s represent the son's age now. Then in 12 years, we have the relationship ...

  2(s +12) = 3s +12

  12 = s . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 2s+12 from both sides

Mary is 36; her son is 12.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which of the following writers did not come from Ireland? a) W. B. Yeats b) James Joyce c) Seamus Heaney d) Oscar Wilde e) none of the above; all came from
convert to vertex form. y=2x^2+14x-4
In how many ways can 12 one-dollar coins be shared between Josh, Frank, and Suzy if each of them receives at least 3 coins?
Why can't plants and animals use the nitrogen directly from the atmosphere? Answer A.There is not enough of it in the air. B.Nitrogen gas contains the element i
A boy jumps into a cold swimming pool and his body temperature goes down. His muscles, blood vessels, and nervous system work together to restore his body tempe
type the requested verb form of this verb. future progressive tense: soar
In how many ways can 12 one-dollar coins be shared between Josh, Frank, and Suzy if each of them receives at least 3 coins?
what is the definition of bureaucratic personality
what creates more friction aluminum foil, wax paper or plastic wrap
What does el muslo mean?