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document.write( "Peter and Jane together have $90. If Peter gave Jane $16, he would then have $14 less than Jane. How much does Peter has originally ?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #539003 by cyyn03(1)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! J+P=90; (J+16)-(P-16)=14 \n" ); document.write( "Solve: \n" ); document.write( "J+16-P+16=14 \n" ); document.write( "J-P=14-32 \n" ); document.write( "P=J+18 \n" ); document.write( "P=(90-P)+18 \n" ); document.write( "P+P=90+18 \n" ); document.write( "2P=108 \n" ); document.write( "P=108/2=54 \n" ); document.write( "Peter = $54 \n" ); document.write( "Check: \n" ); document.write( "36+54=90 \n" ); document.write( "36+16=52; 54-16=38, so 52-38=14 \n" ); document.write( " |