SOLUTION: amy and michelle have $29.40 between them and amys money is 3 quarters of michelles. how much money does each have?

Question 484630: amy and michelle have $29.40 between them and amys money is 3 quarters of michelles. how much money does each have?
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, josmiceli:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m+3/4m=2940
4m+3m=11760
7m=11760
m=$16.80
a=$12.60
Michelle has $16.80, Amy has $12.60..
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Amy's amount
Let = Michelle's amount
given:
(1)
(2)
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By substitution

Amy has $12.60 and Michelle has $16.80
check:

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