SOLUTION: Ann and Betty together have $60. Ann has $9 more than twice Betty's amount. How much money does each one have?

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Question 133549: Ann and Betty together have $60. Ann has $9 more than twice Betty's amount. How much money does each one have?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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let a=Ann's amt., b=Betty's amt.
a=2b+9
b+2b+9=60
3b+9-9=60-9
3b=51
b=$17
a=34+9=$43
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Ed