SOLUTION: A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and George, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean. How much will each receive? Let me see. Let S = Sean Let

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Question 1207379: A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and George, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean. How much will each receive?

Let me see.

Let S = Sean

Let G = George

S + G = 10,000
S = G + 3000

Is this the correct set up?



Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, it is a correct setup.

There are different forms of setup equations, and this one is one of correct forms.