SOLUTION: At the end of the game, Amy, Betty and Carl had a total of 110 points. Amy had 6 less than Betty and Carl combined and Carl had 2 more than Betty. How many points did each have?

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Question 450085: At the end of the game, Amy, Betty and Carl had a total of 110 points. Amy had 6 less than Betty and Carl combined and Carl had 2 more than Betty. How many points did each have?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b+c=110
b+c-6=a
b+2=c
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b+c=a+6
a+a+6=110
2a=104
a=52
b+b+2=58
2b=56
b=28
c=30..