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23 September, 10:30

Emily's mother is 4 times as old as Emily now in 6 years Emily's mother will be 3 times as old as Emily will be then how old is Emily now?

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  1. 23 September, 10:40
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    mother=m

    e=emily

    m=4e

    m+6=3 (e+6)

    substitute the first equation into the second.

    4e+6=3 (e+6)

    4e+6=3e+18

    4e=3e+12

    e=12

    Emily is currently 12 years old.
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