SOLUTION: Nathan has $16 more than Jeff. Jeff has $10 more than Brad. Together the boys have $66. How much money does Brad have?
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Question 410880: Nathan has $16 more than Jeff. Jeff has $10 more than Brad. Together the boys have $66. How much money does Brad have?
Answer by armstrkl(28) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let b= money that brad has
then b+10 = jeff's money
then b+10+16 = b+26 = nathan's money
b+(b+10)+(b+26)=66
3b+36=66
3b=30
b=10
Brad has $10, Jeff has $20, Nathan has $36
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