SOLUTION: A $15000 investment is to be divided among two stocks so that $3000 less is invested in one stock than the other. How much will be invested in each. I have to make an equation

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Finance -> SOLUTION: A $15000 investment is to be divided among two stocks so that $3000 less is invested in one stock than the other. How much will be invested in each. I have to make an equation       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 501572: A $15000 investment is to be divided among two stocks so that $3000 less is invested in one stock than the other. How much will be invested in each.
I have to make an equation for this problem. I'm a little stumped.
Answer by edjones(7569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x is invested in one and x-3000
x+x-3000=15000
2x-3000=15000
2x=18000
x=$9000
x-3000=$6000
.
Ed