SOLUTION: Lisa and Ann made a total of $65 baby-sitting. Lisa made $5 more than 1/2 of what Ann made. How much did each one make?

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Question 518253: Lisa and Ann made a total of $65 baby-sitting. Lisa made $5 more than 1/2 of what Ann made. How much did each one make?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+0.5x+5=65
1.5x=60
x=60/1.5
x=$40
0.5x+5=$25