Chloe’s mom is 3 times as old as Chloe was 5 years ago. The difference in their present ages is 25. Find their age.

Answer 1

M= 3(C-5)

M-C=25

M=25+C

25+C = 3(C-5) = 3C-15

2C = 40

C = 20

M = 25+20 = 45

45 is 3 times C's age 5 years ago when she was 15. 3x15 = 45