Problema Solution
Jamal's mother is 3 times older than Jamal. But in 12 years, her age will be exactly 2 times greater than Jamal's. How old are Jamal and his mother today?
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let
j = the age of Jamal today
m = the age of Jamal's mother today
Jamal's mother is 3 times older than Jamal
m = 3j
But in 12 years, her age will be exactly 2 times greater than Jamal's
m + 12 = 2(j + 12)
by solving the system of equations
m = 3j
m + 12 = 2(j + 12)
we find
j = 12 years
m = 36 years
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Today Jamal is 12 years old.
Today Jamal's mother is 36 years old.