SOLUTION: Archie has $6 more than bill. Archie then gives bill $15. Now bill has twice as much as Archie . How much did they begin with.

SOLUTION: Archie has $6 more than bill. Archie then gives bill $15. Now bill has twice as much as Archie . How much did they begin with.

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Question 604579: Archie has $6 more than bill. Archie then gives bill $15. Now bill has twice as much as Archie . How much did they begin with.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Archie has $6 more than bill" ___ a = b + 6

"Archie then gives bill $15. Now bill has twice as much as Archie" ___ 2(a - 15) = b + 15

solve using substitution or elimination
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