SOLUTION: Seventy nine acres of land is to be divided in such a way that Tim receives 20 acres less than twice the amount of Tom. How much land did each get?

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Question 233499: Seventy nine acres of land is to be divided in such a way that Tim receives 20 acres less than twice the amount of Tom. How much land did each get?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-20+x=79
3x=79+20
3x=99
x=99/3
x=33 acres for Tom.
90-33=57 acres for Tim.
Proof:
2*33-20+33=79
66-20+33=79
79=79