SOLUTION: Kira, Ali, and Frank sent a total of 75 text messages during the weekend. Ali sent 5 fewer messages than Kira. Frank sent 2 times as many messages as Kira. How many messages did th

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Question 1164385: Kira, Ali, and Frank sent a total of 75 text messages during the weekend. Ali sent 5 fewer messages than Kira. Frank sent 2 times as many messages as Kira. How many messages did they each send?
Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
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    Ali   + Kira + Frank = 75


    (K-5) + K    + 2K = 75


Solve for K and complete the assignment on your own.