SOLUTION: An inheritance of $31,000 will be divided between sisters Hannah and Taylor. If Hannah is to receive $7000 less than Taylor, how much will each sister receive?

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Question 1071682: An inheritance of $31,000 will be divided between sisters Hannah and Taylor. If Hannah is to receive $7000 less than Taylor, how much will each sister receive?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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H%2BT=31000
H=T-7000
Substituting,
T-7000%2BT=31000
2T-7000=31000
2T=38000
Solve for T then use either equation to solve for H.