6 years ago, Anita is 6 times as old as her daughter Linda. 4 years from now, she will be 8/3 of Linda's age. How old is Anita now?

Solution:

Anita: 6x+6

Daughter: x+6

So

6x+6+4 = 8/3(x+6+4)

x=5

So

Anita: 36

Daughter: 11

Anita is 36 yrs old now