Answer:
41 years ago
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the no. of years ago be x.
Then, the equation we need would be :
=> 80 - x = 3(54 - x)
=> 80 - x = 162 - 3x
=> 2x = 82
=> x = 41
Sally's mother was 3 times her age 41 years ago
Checking
=> Sally = 54 - 41 = 13
=> Mom = 80 - 41 = 39
=> 13 x 3 = 39 [∴Verified]
Answer:
41 years ago, when Sally was 13
and her mother was 39.
I hope it will help you
I've seen this question somewhere
