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Peter and Blake had the same amount of money. After Peter spent $41 and Blake spent $51, Peter had 3 times as much money as Blake. How much money did each have at first?

 May 22, 2021
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x - 41 = 3(x - 51)

x - 41 = 3x - 153

-2x = -112

x = 56

 

angry

 May 22, 2021
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What?

Guest May 22, 2021
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x - 41 / x - 51 = 3 / 1

3(x - 51) = x - 41

x = 56

Peter and Blake had $56 each.

 May 31, 2021

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