SOLUTION: Alex has twice as much money as Jennifer. Jennifer has $6 less than Shannon. Together they have $54. How much money does each have?

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Question 635221: Alex has twice as much money as Jennifer. Jennifer has $6 less than Shannon. Together they have $54. How much money does each have?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Alex has twice as much money as Jennifer. Jennifer has $6 less than Shannon'shighlight%28x%29

Shannon  x

Jennifer (x-6)

Alex  2(x-6)

 Question states***

 x + (x-$6) + 2(x-$6) = $54

     4x = $72

      x = $18, shannon's amount.  Jennifer $12  and Alex $24

and..

 18+%2B+12+%2B+24++=+54