SOLUTION: Pedro is sharing the $60 in his wallet with his friend. His friend will get a certain amount while Pedro will keep $5 more than twice the amount he gave his friend. If x represe

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Question 1053396: Pedro is sharing the $60 in his wallet with his friend. His friend will get a certain amount while Pedro
will keep $5 more than twice the amount he gave his friend. If
x
represents the amount Pedro gave to
his friend, then which equation can be used to find the amount each received?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x represents the amount Pedro gives to his friend, then Pedro's share is 2x+5. So:
x+2x+5=60
3x=55
x=18.33 given to Pedro's friend;41.66 kept by Pedro. ☺☺☺☺