SOLUTION: Hi 2 people have to pay a bill for $7,578.00. They both agree that one person should pay $300.00 more than the other. What are the amount each person should pay. Thanks

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Question 1065001: Hi
2 people have to pay a bill for $7,578.00. They both agree that one person should pay $300.00 more
than the other. What are the amount each person should pay.
Thanks
Answer by ikleyn(52875)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A + B = 7578.00   (1)
A - B =  300.00   (2)


Add the two equation and find A.

Then find B from either equation.


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