SOLUTION: Gina has $2 more than three times the amount that Fred has. When Gina gabe Fred $5, Fred then had one-half as much as Gina. How much did Gina have at first? Write an equation.

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Question 54889: Gina has $2 more than three times the amount that Fred has. When Gina gabe Fred $5, Fred then had one-half as much as Gina. How much did Gina have at first? Write an equation.
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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Fred has $x
Gina has $2+3x

EQUATION:
%28%282%2B3x-5%29%29%2F2=x%2B5
3x-3=2x%2B10
x=13
2(13)+2=41
Hence, Gina had $41 at first
Paul.