SOLUTION: $400 was shared between Jordon and Alex. Jordon spent 2/7 of his share and Alex spent $40 . As a result, both of them had the same amount of money left. How much was Alex's share??

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Question 1159612: $400 was shared between Jordon and Alex. Jordon spent 2/7 of his share and Alex spent $40 . As a result, both of them had the same amount of money left. How much was Alex's share??
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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a, Alex's share
j, Jordan's share
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Question asks for the value of a.
j=400-a
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5%28400-a%29%2F7=a-40
5%28400-a%29=7a-280
2000-5a=7a-280
2280=12a
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