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put this solution on YOUR website!Let "R" = Ronnie pay,, and Let "K" = Kennie pay
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(1) R + K = 14,500
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(2) (R-500) = K
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substitute (2) in (1)
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R + (R-500) = 14,500
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2R = 15,000
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R = $ 7500
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substituting in (1)
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7500 = K = 14,500
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K = $ 7,000
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checking
(1) 7500 + 7000 = 14500 ,,,,,ok
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(2) ( 7500 -500) = 7000,,,,,ok