SOLUTION: On Friday, Niles sold $3.25 more than twice what she sold on Thursday. She sold $20.25 Friday. How much did she sell Thursday?

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Question 318590: On Friday, Niles sold $3.25 more than twice what she sold on Thursday. She sold $20.25 Friday. How much did she sell Thursday?

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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3.25%2B2x=20.25
2x=17
x=8.50
$8.50 sold on thursday