SOLUTION: Mike and Beverly purchased a stereo for $128. Mike paid $36 more than Beverly. How much did each pay?

SOLUTION: Mike and Beverly purchased a stereo for $128. Mike paid $36 more than Beverly. How much did each pay?

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Question 1174475: Mike and Beverly purchased a stereo for $128. Mike paid $36 more than Beverly. How much did each pay?
Answer by ikleyn(52873) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Beverly x       dollars

Mike    (x+36)  dollars


Total equation


    x + (x+36) = 128   dollars.


You do the rest.

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