document.write( "Question 1004618: Mike and Tim have a combined $200. If the amount of money Mike has is represented by 2x+5 and the amount of money Tim has is represented by 6x-3, how much does each person have? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #621069 by fractalier(6550)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "2x+5 + 6x-3 = 200
\n" ); document.write( "8x + 2 = 200
\n" ); document.write( "8x = 198
\n" ); document.write( "x = 24.75 so that
\n" ); document.write( "2x+5 = $54.50 and
\n" ); document.write( "6x-3 = $145.50
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