SOLUTION: Riley receives money for her birthday this week. She spent 1/3 of her birthday money on new clothes. She has 2/3 of her birthday money left. In addition to her birthday money, R

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Question 1056057: Riley receives money for her birthday this week. She spent 1/3 of her birthday money on new clothes. She has 2/3 of her birthday money left.
In addition to her birthday money, Riley earned $15 for babysitting this week.
How much money did Riley receive on her birthday if she has $65 left at the end of the week?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = amount she received on her birthday
+%282%2F3%29%2Ax+%2B+15+=+65+
+%282%2F3%29%2Ax+=+65+-+15+
+%282%2F3%29%2Ax+=+50+
+2x+=+150+
+x+=+75+
She received $75