SOLUTION: Juan,Steve & Gabriella bought a total of 30 markers at an art store.Juan bought 3 more markers than Steve.Gabriella bought 7 times as many markers as Steve.How many did each buy?

Question 508776: Juan,Steve & Gabriella bought a total of 30 markers at an art store.Juan bought 3 more markers than Steve.Gabriella bought 7 times as many markers as Steve.How many did each buy?
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j +s +g = 30
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j = s+3
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g = 7*s
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substitute
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s+3 +s + 7s = 30
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9s = 27
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s = 3
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j = s+3= 6
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g = 7*3 = 21
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3+6+71 = 30
correct.
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Answer: Juan bought 6. Steve bought 3. Gabriella bought 21.
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Done.
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