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  • 01-07-2020
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The sum of Mark's and his Mom's age is 48. His moms age is 3 times his age what is the age of each? ( What are the answer and the equation to this problem??)

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  • 09-07-2020

Answer:

Equations:

k + m = 48

m = 3k

Answer: Mark is 12; mom is 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Let k = Mark's age

Let m = mom's age

k + m = 48

m = 3k

k + 3k = 48

4k = 48

k = 12

m = 3k = 3(12) = 36

Equations:

k + m = 48

m = 3k

Answer: Mark is 12; mom is 36

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