SOLUTION: If Sue had three dollars more, she would have three times as much as Ken has. If Sue had four dollars less she would have twice as much as he has. How many dollars has Sue?

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Question 1191020: If Sue had three dollars more, she would have three times as much as Ken has. If Sue had four dollars less she would have twice as much as he has. How many dollars has Sue?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and k Sue and Ken

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What could immediately jump out at you is 7=k.

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