SOLUTION: I've tried doing this problem by using elimination and subsitution, please help, thank you. On monday Luke's business lost $15. On Tuesday it made $8. On Wednesday it broke even.

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Question 1065733: I've tried doing this problem by using elimination and subsitution, please help, thank you.
On monday Luke's business lost $15. On Tuesday it made $8. On Wednesday it broke even. What is the total profit or loss during those 3 days?
Answer by ikleyn(52802) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This phrase "On Wednesday it broke even." has no mathematical sense (undefined !).

Therefore, the post itself makes no sense.