SOLUTION: Steve has $3 more than twice as much as Tracy. Together they have $57. How much does each have?

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Question 552909: Steve has $3 more than twice as much as Tracy. Together they have $57. How much does each have?
Answer by Maths68(1474) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let
Tracy has = x
Steve has = 2x+3
Given
Together they have = 57

Tracy has + Steve has = Together they have
x+2x+3=57
3x+3=57
3x=57-3
3x=54
3x/3=54/3
x=18


Tracy has = x = 18
Steve has = 2x+3 = 2(18)+3 = 36+3 = 39