SOLUTION: luke has $5 more than am. together they have $73. how much does each have

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Question 848549: luke has $5 more than am. together they have $73. how much does each have

Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + A = 73
L = A + 5
A + 5 + A = 73
2A +5 = 73
2A = 68
A = 34
L = 39