SOLUTION: A will states that john is ot get 3 times as much money as mary. the total amount they will receive is $11,000. a.write a system of equations describing this situation b.solv

Question 581169: A will states that john is ot get 3 times as much money as mary. the total amount they will receive is $11,000.

a.write a system of equations describing this situation
b.solve to find the amounts of money john and Mary will get.
Answer by dfrazzetto(283) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

J + M = 11000
J = 3M

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3M + M = 11000
4M = 11000
M = $2750
J = 3(2750) = $8250

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