document.write( "Question 104834: Shonna and Desi went shopping and spent $84 altogether. Shonna spent $15 less than twice as much as Desi. How much did Shonna spend?
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Shonna and Desi went shopping and spent $84 altogether.
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\n" ); document.write( "2x-15+x=84
\n" ); document.write( "3x-15=84
\n" ); document.write( "3x=84+15
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\n" ); document.write( "x=33
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\n" ); document.write( "Desi = $33
\n" ); document.write( "Shonna=(2)(33)-15=51
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\n" ); document.write( "Checking: Desi+Shonna=84
\n" ); document.write( "33+51=84
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