SOLUTION: Lea has 134 and drew has 180 After both of them spent an equal amount of money shopping Drew had 3 times as much as Lea How much did each of them spend?

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Question 578888: Lea has 134 and drew has 180 After both of them spent an equal amount of money shopping Drew had 3 times as much as Lea How much did each of them spend?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(134 - x) = 180 - x

402 - 3x = 180 - x

222 = 2x