SOLUTION: Martina, Eric, and Jose have a total of $77 in their wallets. Eric has $9 less than Martina. Jose has 2 times what Eric has. How much do they have in their

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Question 976395: Martina, Eric, and Jose have a total of

$77
in their wallets. Eric has

$9
less than Martina. Jose has

2
times what Eric has. How much do they have in their wallets?

Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Martina has ,
Eric has , and
Jose has
they have a total of $ in their wallets
Eric has $ less than Martina: $
Jose has times what Eric has:$
How much do they have in their wallets?
$.... substitute and
$.....solve for
$
$
$
$
$
$
now find
$
$
$
and
$
$
$
so, Martina has $, Eric has $, and Jose has $

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