SOLUTION: Elena has five times as much money as does Tori. Together they have $42.00. How much does each have?

SOLUTION: Elena has five times as much money as does Tori. Together they have $42.00. How much does each have?

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Question 247300: Elena has five times as much money as does Tori. Together they have $42.00. How much does each have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e=5t
e+t=42
substitute
5t+t=42
6t=42
t=7
e=35
check
7+35=42
ok
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