SOLUTION: Darcy, Jason, and Maria share $268. Jason has $20 more than Darcy and Maria has twice as much money as Jason. How much money do Darcy and Jason have altogether?

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Question 720273:
Darcy, Jason, and Maria share $268. Jason has $20 more than Darcy and Maria has twice as much money as Jason. How much money do Darcy and Jason have altogether?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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D+J+M=268 D+J=
J=D+20
M=2J
D+D+20+2(D+20)=268
D+D+2D+40=268
4D=268-40
4D=228
D=228/4
D=$57 AMOUNT FOR DARCY.
J=57+20=$77 AMOUNT FOR JASON.
M=2*77=$154 AMOUNT FOR MARIA.
D+J=57+77=$134 ANS. FOR DARCY & JASON.