SOLUTION: Jane had $7 and her sister had $2. Their parents gave them each equal amount of money. Then, Jane had twice as much money as her sister. How much money did their parents give ea

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Question 806368: Jane had $7 and her sister had $2. Their parents gave them each equal amount of money. Then, Jane had twice as much money as her sister. How much money did their parents give each of them?
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Jane had $7 and her sister had $2.
Their parents gave them each equal amount of money.
Then, Jane had twice as much money as her sister. How much money did their parents give each of them?
Let x = amt given to them
Solve this equation for x
7 + x = 2(2 + x)