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A student solved this problem by making a table.

Nyree is 30 years old. Her daughter is 6 years old.

In how many years will Nyree be twice as old as her daughter?

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Nyree 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Daughter 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24


Solve this problem.

Peter is 35 years old. His son is 10 years old.

How many years ago was Peter six times older than his son?

User Simmone
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1) This is visible in last part of the question,
When daughter = 24
& Mom = 48

Then, 24 * 2 = 48

2) Peter = 35
Son = 10

35-x = 6(10-x)
35-x = 60-6x
6x - x = 60 - 35
5x = 25
x = 25/5
x = 5

So, 5 years ago is the answer.

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User Simbian
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the daughter will be 24 and the mother would be 48 because 24*2=48.
and are there any answer for the second question

User Vallllll
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