SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Miki had four times as much money as Joanne. When grandma gave each $20, Miki had twice as much as Joanne. How much did each have originally?

SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Miki had four times as much money as Joanne. When grandma gave each $20, Miki had twice as much as Joanne. How much did each have originally?

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Question 1022921: Please help me solve this equation:
Miki had four times as much money as Joanne. When grandma gave each $20, Miki had twice as much as Joanne. How much did each have originally?
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
M=4J
M+20=2(J+20)
M+20=2J+40
M=2J+20
4J=2J+20
2J=20
J=10
M=40
when you add 20, it's 30 and 60
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