SOLUTION: Peter and Jane together have $90. If Peter gave Jane $16, he would then have $14 less than Jane. How much does Peter originally have

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Question 828594: Peter and Jane together have $90. If Peter gave Jane $16, he would then have $14 less than Jane. How much does Peter originally have
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = money Peter has
y = money Jane has

x + y = 90
x - 16 = (y + 16) - 14 ---> x - y = 18

Add both equations to get 2x = 108 ----> x = 54.

54 + y = 90
y = 36

Peter originally had $54.