Question

vi) Mrs. Martin is 27 years older than her daughter Nelu. After 8 years
she will be twice as old as Nelu. Find their present ages.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age of nelu = x

&age of martin = x+ 27

according to question,

2(x+8) = x+27+8

2x+16 = x+35

x = 19

so the age of Mrs. Martin is 46 years old

& ,, ,,, ,, nelu is 19 years old

Answer 2

Answer:

x=19

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of nelu = x

Age of Mr. Martin = x+27

2 ( x+8 ) = x+27+8

2x+16 = x+35

= x=19

MR. MARTIN AGE = 46 YEARS

NELU AGE = 19 YEARS