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: Hi!
In the period of a year, an invester lost twice as much as he gained. If he originally had $10,000 and now has $8000, what amount did he gain and what did he lose?
Please Help me, Thank You=)
This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by mathispowerful(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the amount he gained, then
10000 +x -2x = 8000

10000 - x = 8000
x = 2000

Answer: he gained $2000, lost $4000