SOLUTION: If John gives Allen $5 and Allen gives Frank $2, the 3 boys will have the same amount of money. How much more money does John have than Allen? A) $3 B) $5 C) $6 D) $7 E) $8

SOLUTION: If John gives Allen $5 and Allen gives Frank $2, the 3 boys will have the same amount of money. How much more money does John have than Allen? A) $3 B) $5 C) $6 D) $7 E) $8

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Question 579299: If John gives Allen $5 and Allen gives Frank $2, the 3 boys will have the same amount of money. How much more money does John have than Allen?
A) $3
B) $5
C) $6
D) $7
E) $8
It seems like a simple problem but I don't know how to solve it..
Thanks!
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
J-5=A+3 not A+5 because after A+5 Allen gives 2 away.
J=A+8 E
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