SOLUTION: If lisa and fred spent 15.30 but lisa spent 3.50 more than fred, how much each spent? Thanks

SOLUTION: If lisa and fred spent 15.30 but lisa spent 3.50 more than fred, how much each spent? Thanks

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Question 533673: If lisa and fred spent 15.30 but lisa spent 3.50 more than fred, how much each spent? Thanks
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+3.5=15.3
2x=11.8
x=11.8/2
x=$5.90
x+3.50=$9.40
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