SOLUTION: John has $13 more than nick and together they have 81. How many has each? (needs to be in a algebraic equation)

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Question 414864: John has $13 more than nick and together they have 81. How many has each? (needs to be in a algebraic equation)
Answer by praseenakos@yahoo.com(507) About Me  (Show Source):
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suppose, nick has x dollars
==> John has x + 13
so the total is, x + x+ 13 = 81
==> 2x + 13 = 81
==> 2x+ 13 -13 = 81-13
==> 2x = 68
==> 2x%2F2++=+68%2F2
==> x = 34
==> Nick has 34 dollars...
so john has 34 + 13 = 47 dollars...