SOLUTION: Two persons, A and B, each have a certain amount of money. If A gives B $3, B will have twice as much as A. If B gives A $7, the amount B has will be one-third that of A. How much

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Question 1183014: Two persons, A and B, each have a certain amount of money. If A gives B $3, B will have twice as much as A. If B gives A $7, the amount B has will be one-third that of A. How much does A and B each have
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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The first part means B%2B3=2%28A-3%29.
The second part means 3%28B-7%29=A%2B7.
Simplify, and solve however you want.