SOLUTION: Hilary has three times as much money as Paul. Jeff has $4 less than Hilary and $5 more than Paul. How much money does each have?

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: Hilary has three times as much money as Paul. Jeff has $4 less than Hilary and $5 more than Paul. How much money does each have? This question is from textbook

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Hilary has three times as much money as Paul.
H = 3P
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Jeff has $4 less than Hilary"
J = H - 4
Substitute 3P for H
J = 3P - 4
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"and $5 more than Paul"
J = P + 5
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rearrange these two equations
J - 3P = -4
J - P = 5
---------------subtraction eliminates J, find P
-2P = -9
P = %28-9%29%2F%28-2%29
P = $4.50
then
H = 3(4.5); from the 1st equation
H = $13.50
and
J = P + 5
J = 4.50 + 5
J = $9.50
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Confirm this with the equation J = H - 4
J = 13.50 - 4
J = $9.50
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Hopefully this made sense to you. Let me know.