SOLUTION: Define a variable and write algebraic expressions for each of the given quantities. Then, answer the question by writing and solving an equation.
Three brothers spent differ
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Question 918718: Define a variable and write algebraic expressions for each of the given quantities. Then, answer the question by writing and solving an equation.
Three brothers spent different amounts of money on their recent vacation. Matt spent $25 less than Todd. Jeff spent 3 times as much as Matt. How much did each brother spen if they spent a total of $275. Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x is Todd's amount
x + (x-25) + 3(x-25) = $275
5x = 375
x = $75, Todd's amount
And...checking
Todd + Matt + Jeff
$75 + $50 + $150 = $275
