SOLUTION: Cory has $24 more than twice as much as stan does. Together they have $150. How much money does each have?

Question 942693: Cory has $24 more than twice as much as stan does. Together they have $150. How much money does each have?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = dollars of cory
y = dollars of stan
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x = 2y + 24
x + y = 150
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 2y = 24
x + y = 150
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x = 108
y = 42
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