Adam's mother is 26 years older than him. Next year, however, she will be 3 times older than her son. How old is Adam's mother?
Choose the correct choice from the following:  A) 35 years  B) 36 years  C) 37 years  D) 38 years  E) 39 years
At the present   Adam is x years old.   Adam's mother is y=x+26 years old.   Next year   Adam will be x+1 years old.   Adams mother will be y+1=3 (x+1) years old.   If we combine the two equations,   y=x+26, and   y+1=3 (x+1), then   x+26+1=3x+3   2x=27-3   2x=24   x=12   This is Adam's age at the moment. Since his mother is 26 years older than him, her age is 12+26= 
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<output>38</output>
38.   ANSWER: 38 years
<result>D</result>
Adam's mother is 26 years older than him. Next year, however, she will be 3 times older than her son. How old is Adam's mother?