Montell is 30 years younger than his mother. In five years, Montells age will be 1-3 of his mothers age. Find Montells mothers age now.

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Abril Hurley

3 February, 20:26

Montell is 30 years younger than his mother. In five years, Montells age will be 1-3 of his mothers age. Find Montells mothers age now.

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Karsyn Boyle · Answer 1

Let's say age of mother is M; age of Montell is m. m = M - 30 - - - > first equation m + 5 = (M + 5) / 3 = > m = ((M + 5) / 3) - 5 - - - > second equation Equating the both equations, M - 30 = ((M + 5) / 3) - 5 =. M - 25 = (M + 5) / 3 = > 3M - 75 = M + 5 = > 3M - M = 5 + 75 = > 2M = 80 = > M = 40; m = M - 30 = > m = 10 So the Mother's age is 40 years.