SOLUTION: A and B together have $35. If A gave B $14, he would then have $5 less than B. How much does each have at present?

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Question 833347: A and B together have $35. If A gave B $14, he would then have $5
less than B. How much does each have at present?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A and B together have $35. If A gave B $14, he would then have $5
less than B. How much does each have at present?
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Equations:
A + B = 35
A-14 = B+14-5
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Modify:
A + B = 35
A - B = 23
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2A = 58
A = $29 (amt. A has)
B = 35-29 = $6 (amt. B has)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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