Question

Sonu's mother is 12 years more than twice Sonu's age. After 8 years,she will be 20 years less than three times Sonu's age. Find Sonu's age and mother's age. ​

Answer 1

sonu's age=16years

mothers age=44years

Explanation:

sonu's age be x

then, mothers age will become 2x+12

after 8years,

sonu's age=x+8

mother's=2x+12+8

a/q

3(x+8)-20=2x+12+8

3x+24-20=2x+20

3x+4=2x+20

3x-2x=20-4

x=16

sonu's age=16years

mothers age=44years