SOLUTION: Two students fundraise for a good cause. They combine for a total of $1550. James raised three times as much money as Kyle. How much did each student raise?

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Question 1021978: Two students fundraise for a good cause. They combine for a total of $1550. James raised three times as much money as Kyle. How much did each student raise?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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J=3K
J%2BK=1550
Substituting,
3K%2BK=1550
4K=1550
K=387.50
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J=3%28387.50%29
J=1162.50