Mother & Son
Matt was born the same day his mother celebrated her 24th birthday.
How old will Matt be when his mother triples his age?
The answer is 12.
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Why is that? I don't think there's something wrong with it, but if you think there is, tell me so I can modify it. :)
It can also be inversely solved as
M = Age of Matt
m = Age of mom
M = m − 2 4
M = ( 3 M ) − 2 4
0 = 2 M − 2 4
2 4 = 2 M
1 2 = M
His mom would be 3 6 .
M = Age of Matt
m = Age of mom
M = m − 2 4
M = ( 3 M ) − 2 4
0 = 2 M − 2 4
2 4 = 2 M
1 2 = M
His mom would be 3 6 .
This is the way I solved it...
3 x = 2 4 + x 3 x − x = 2 4 2 x = 2 4 x = 1 2