SOLUTION: Prize money of $500 is divided between Alan & Jim so that Alan receives $170 more than Jim How much does each receive

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Question 1026564: Prize money of $500 is divided between Alan & Jim so that Alan receives $170 more than Jim How much does each receive
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Prize money of $500 is divided between Alan & Jim so that Alan receives $170 more than Jim How much does each receive
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Using one variable::
Let Jim have "x"
Then Alan has "x+170"
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Equation:
x + x+170 = 500
2x = 330
x = $165 (Jim's share)
x+170 = $335
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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