SOLUTION: Gina has $2 more than three times the amount that Fred has. When Gina gabe Fred $5, Fred then had one-half as much as Gina. How much did Gina have at first? Write an equation.

Question 54889: Gina has $2 more than three times the amount that Fred has. When Gina gabe Fred $5, Fred then had one-half as much as Gina. How much did Gina have at first? Write an equation.
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fred has $x
Gina has $2+3x

EQUATION:

x=13
2(13)+2=41
Hence, Gina had $41 at first
Paul.

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