SOLUTION: How should $90.00 be divided into two parts so that the second part is $30.00 less than twice the first part?

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Question 1000622: How should $90.00 be divided into two parts so that the second part is $30.00 less than twice the first part?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and y are the separate parts.
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