SOLUTION: amy has $8 less than maria. Together they have $30. How much does each girl have?

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Question 337929: amy has $8 less than maria. Together they have $30. How much does each girl have?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x-8=30
2x=38
x=$19
x-8=$11