SOLUTION: 34. In a factory, Ador and Joey make the same item. One day Ador made 39 more than three times what Joey made, and together they made 79. How many items did Joey produce that day?

Question 1180856: 34. In a factory, Ador and Joey make the same item. One day Ador made 39 more than three times what Joey made, and together they made 79. How many items did Joey produce that day?
Answer by ikleyn(52866) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    Ador     + Joey = 79


    (3x+39)  +  x   = 79


     3x      +  x   = 79 - 39


        4x          = 40


         x          = 40/4 = 10.


ANSWER.  Joey produced 10 items this day.

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