SOLUTION: Rachel spent $177 more than Samuel. If Rachel spent $542, then how much did Samuel spend?

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Question 1146395: Rachel spent $177 more than Samuel.
If Rachel spent $542, then how much did Samuel spend?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
542-x=177

Exactly what kind of help do you want?


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You just asked a DIFFERENT question in a personal note, also a simple application for linear equation, and with some typing mistakes in it.

Exactly what kind of help do you want?
All you need do is solve for the other variable and substitute the given value into the first variable.