SOLUTION: Write an equation or an inequality to represent each situation. Melissa has 5 times as much money as Manuel. They have $60 together.

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Question 19685: Write an equation or an inequality to represent each situation.
Melissa has 5 times as much money as Manuel. They have $60 together.

Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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let 5x reprsent the amount of money of melssia
Let x represent the amount of money that mannuel has
5x+x=60
6x=60
x=10