SOLUTION: gary and henry brought an equal amout of money for shopping. Gary spent $95 and Henry spent $350. After that Henry had 4/7 of what Gary had left. How much money did Gary have left

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Question 189173: gary and henry brought an equal amout of money for shopping. Gary spent $95 and Henry spent $350. After that Henry had 4/7 of what Gary had left. How much money did Gary have left after shopiing?
Answer by jonvaliente(64) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = amount of money gary and henry brought for shopping
x-95=Gary's remaining money
x-350=Henry's remaining money
%284%2F7%29%2A%28x-95%29=x-350
%284x-380%29%2F7=x-350
4x-380=7x-2450
3x-2070=0
3x=2070
x=690
Gary's money = 690-95=$595