SOLUTION: Set up a system of simultaneous equations to solve the following problem: (equations must be in standard form and must not contain any fractions or decimals) 1. Jenny and Lisa

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Question 1199810: Set up a system of simultaneous equations to solve the following problem:
(equations must be in standard form and must not contain any fractions or decimals)
1. Jenny and Lisa agreed to form a partnership. The partnership agreement requires that Lisa invest $2,751.00 more than three-fourths of what Jenny is to invest. If the partnership's capital is to be $51, 107.00, how much should Lisa invest?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Set up a system of simultaneous equations to solve the following problem:
(equations must be in standard form and must not contain any fractions or decimals)
1. Jenny and Lisa agreed to form a partnership. The partnership agreement requires that Lisa invest $2,751.00 more than three-fourths of what Jenny is to invest. If the partnership's capital is to be $51, 107.00, how much should Lisa invest?
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Jenny                j

Lisa                (3/4)j+2751

TOTAL               51107


OR,


If you want to initially avoid fractions or decimals, then try like 
Jenny                4X

Lisa                3X+2751

TOTAL               51107

and equation to use becomes .
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