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Question 359222: I am stuck on how to write this out in an algebraic formula:
Bessy has 6 times as much money as Bob, but when each earns $6, Bessy will have 3 times as much money as Bob. How much does each have before and after earning the $6?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x be the amount of money Bob started with. Then Bessy's amount owuld be 6x

3(x+$6)= (6x + $6)

simplify and Solve

3x + 18 = 6x + 6

12 = 3x 

$4 = x

Before earning $6:  Bob had 4$ and Bessy $24

After earning $6:  Bob had $10 and Bessy $30

checking our answer

3*10 = 30