SOLUTION: Danny and Mary want to go to a concert next weekend. The tickets will cost a total of $70. After Mary gives Danny all the money she has in her wallet, Danny must come up with $5 le

Question 1152629: Danny and Mary want to go to a concert next weekend. The tickets will cost a total of $70. After Mary gives Danny all the money she has in her wallet, Danny must come up with $5 less than twice Mary’s contribution to pay for the tickets. How much will each contribute for the tickets?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = amount Mary spends
= amount Danny spends
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and

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Mary spends $25
Danny spends $45
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check:

OK

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