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A mother is currently 7 times older than her son. In 3 years time, she will be 5 times older than her son.

Solution

A m o t h er i s c u rre n tl y 7 t im es o l d er t han h er so n . I n 3 ye a rs t im e, s h e w i ll b e 5 t im es o l d er t han h er so n .

Solution

Boy^{'} s age is : 6

Mother^{'} s age is : 42

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

7 x + 3 = 5 (x + 3)

Solve for

x, 7 x + 3 = 5 (x + 3) : x = 6

Find age

Boy^{'} s age is : 6

Mother^{'} s age is : 42

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