SOLUTION: Mari and Jen each work 20 hours a week at different jobs. Mari earns twice as much as Jen. together they earn $480.00. How much does each girl earn in a week?

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Question 897658: Mari and Jen each work 20 hours a week at different jobs. Mari earns twice as much as Jen. together they earn $480.00. How much does each girl earn in a week?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = amount Jen earns
+2x+ = amount Mari earns
+x+%2B+2x+=+480+
+3x+=+480+
+x+=+160+
+2x+=+320+
Jen earns $160 /wk
Mari earns $320 /wk