SOLUTION: Susan, Lamar, and Bob sent a total of 125 text messages during the weekend. Bob sent 4 times as many messages as Susan. Lamar sent 5 more messages than Susan. How many

Question 1103657: Susan, Lamar, and Bob sent a total of
125
text messages during the weekend. Bob sent
4
times as many messages as Susan. Lamar sent
5
more messages than Susan. How many messages did they each send?
Answer by ikleyn(52805) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Susan + Lamar + Bob = 125

S     + L      + B  = 125

s     + (S+5)  + 4S = 125


6S + 5 = 125  ====>  6S = 125 - 5 = 120  ====>  S =  = 20.


From this point, can you complete the solution on your own ?

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