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The total age of a woman and her son is 51 years. Three years ago, the woman was eight times as old as her son. How is old is her son now? Algebra question
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The total age of a woman and her son is 51 years. Three years ago, the woman was eight times as old as her son. How is old is her son now?

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51 - 3 = 48

48 / 8 = 6

6 + 3 = 9

Her son is 9 years old

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