SOLUTION: Use two equations in two variables to solve the application. Chayla and Lena pool their resources to buy several lottery tickets. They win $330,000! They agree that Lena should

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Question 1130658: Use two equations in two variables to solve the application.
Chayla and Lena pool their resources to buy several lottery tickets. They win $330,000! They agree that Lena should get $70,000 more than Chayla, because she gave most of the money. How much will Chayla get?
Answer by ikleyn(52800) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + C = 330000
L - C =  70000


To solve this system, add the equation and look what will happen.