SOLUTION: If Tom gives Mary 15 cents, they will have equal amount of money. But if Mary then gives Tom 50 cents, he will have twice as much money as she does. How much money does each have?

Question 468240: If Tom gives Mary 15 cents, they will have equal amount of money. But if Mary then gives Tom 50 cents, he will have twice as much money as she does. How much money does each have?
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If Tom gives Mary 15 cents, they will have equal amount of money. But if Mary then gives Tom 50 cents, he will have twice as much money as she does. How much money does each have.
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let x=Money Tom originally started with
let y=Money Mary originally started with
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x=y+15
(x+50)=2(y+15)
x+50=2x
x=50
y=x-15=50-15=35
ans:
After the exchange:
Tom had 50� plus the 50� Mary gave him=$1.00
Mary had 35� plus the 15� Tom gave her=50�
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