SOLUTION: Gus has 7 more tapes than Brian.Togther they have 39 tapes.How many tapes does each boy have

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Question 911323: Gus has 7 more tapes than Brian.Togther they have 39 tapes.How many tapes does each boy have
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x tapes Brian has
Gus & Brain have 39
(x+7) + x = 39
2x = 32
x = 16,tapes Brian has. Gus has23
And checking...
sum = 39

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