Question

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Shelly and Ann Jackson together spent $82 on new equipment. Shelly spent $26 more than her sister did. How much did each spend?

Answer 1

Answer:

Shelly spent $54, Ann spent $28

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=82

y=x+26

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82-26=56

56/2=28, so x=28

28+26=54, so y=54

Check your work: 54+28=82

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