SOLUTION: Together Bill and Tom have $150. Tom has twice as much as Bill increased by $9. how much money does tom have?Bill have? x=Bill y=Tom x+y=150 x+(2y+9)=150 I get 97 and 53 but

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Question 683497: Together Bill and Tom have $150. Tom has twice as much as Bill increased by $9. how much money does tom have?Bill have?
x=Bill y=Tom
x+y=150
x+(2y+9)=150
I get 97 and 53 but it doesnt compute - help
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y = 150
y = 2x + 9
x + 2x + 9 = 150
3x + 9 = 150
3x = 150 - 9
3x = 141
highlight_green%28x+=+47%29 for Bill
47 + y = 150
y = 150 - 47
highlight_green%28y+=+103%29 for Tom
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