SOLUTION: A father distributed $765 among his four sons. The share of the second was 15 more than double the first. The share of the third son was $15 more than the second. The share of the

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Question 989228: A father distributed $765 among his four sons. The share of the second was 15 more than double the first. The share of the third son was $15 more than the second. The share of the fourth son was $15 more than double the third. Find the share of each son.
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A father distributed $765 among his four sons. The share of the second was 15 more than double the first. The share of the third son was $15 more than the second. The share of the fourth son was $15 more than double the third. Find the share of each son.
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1st: x
2nd: 2x+15
3rd: 2x+30
4th: 4x+75
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Equation:
x + 2x+15 + 2x+30 + 4x+75 = 765
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9x + 120 = 765
9x = 645
x = $71.67
etc.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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