SOLUTION: A total of $22,000 is to be divided between Melanie and Cameron. Melanie will receive $5,000 less then twice cameron's amount. How much will each person receive?

Question 1015554: A total of $22,000 is to be divided between Melanie and Cameron. Melanie will receive $5,000 less then twice cameron's amount. How much will each person receive?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A total of $22,000 is to be divided between Melanie and Cameron. Melanie will receive $5,000 less then twice cameron's amount. How much will each person receive?
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Equations:
m + c = 22000
m = 2c-5000
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "c":
2c-5000 + c = 22000
3c = $27000
c = $9000.00
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Solve for "m"::
m = 2c-5000
m = 18000-5000
m = $13000
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Stan H.
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