Montell is 30 years younger than his mother. in 5 years, montell age will be 1-3 of his mother's age. find montell mother's age now. answer

So this can be solve by establish two equation:

let x be age of montell

y be tha age of her mom

for the first equation (Montell is 30 years):

x = y - 30

second equation (in 5 years)

x + 5 = (y + 5) (1/3)

solving the equation simultaneously

x = 10 years old

y = 40 years old