Question

Sweety’s mother is 12 years more than twice Sweety’s age. After 8 years, she will be 20 years less than three times Sweety’s age. Find Sweety’s age and Sweety’s mother’s age?

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Answer 1

I think it will be 16

Answer 2

Answer: 44

Explanation:

Let your age be x.

Then your mother's age will be 2x + 12.

After 8 years,

Your age will be x + 8.

Your mother's age will be 3(x + 8) - 20 = 3x + 24 - 20 = 3x + 4.

This is equal to 2x + 12 + 8 = 2x + 20

2x + 20 = 3x + 4

3x - 2x = 20 - 4

= x = 16