Mrs. Kwok is 6 years more than 3 times as old as her son. Six years ago, she was 14 year more than twice as old as her son was then. Find both of their ages.

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Sharon Choi

Mathematics

3 May, 08:19

Mrs. Kwok is 6 years more than 3 times as old as her son. Six years ago, she was 14 year more than twice as old as her son was then. Find both of their ages.

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Alfred Young · Answer 1

Mrs. Kwok is 42.

Her daughter is 12.

Step-by-step explanation: Mrs. Knok's age = x Daughter's age = y

x-6=3y, (x-8) + 2=9 (y-8)

x-6=9y-72

(x-6) - (x-6) = (9y-72) - (3y) x-6=3 (12)

0 = 6y-72 x-6=36

6y=72 x=42

y=12

Kaylynn Salinas · Answer 2

Kaylynn Salinas 3 May, 08:23

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She's 28? While her son is 10?