SOLUTION: half of caleb's money is equal to 1/3 of ellie's money. together they have $35. how much money does ellie have?

Question 1169320: half of caleb's money is equal to 1/3 of ellie's money.
together they have $35.
how much money does ellie have?
Answer by ikleyn(52833) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let x = Caleb's money.


Then Ellie's money = .


The governing equation is


    x +  = 35   expressing the total money.


You do the rest.  Your next  step is to multiply both sides of the equation by 2.

Happy solving (!)

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