SOLUTION: Bill and Nancey invested 980.00 into a business. Nancey paid 350 more than bill, how much did Bill pay?

SOLUTION: Bill and Nancey invested 980.00 into a business. Nancey paid 350 more than bill, how much did Bill pay?

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Question 918187: Bill and Nancey invested 980.00 into a business. Nancey paid 350 more than bill, how much did Bill pay?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x amount Bill paid (amount referred to)
(x+350) + x = $980
2x = $630
x = $315, amount Bill paid. Nancy paid $665
And...checking
sum = $980
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