Question 953760: Joe and Nick are to share N54 such that Joe has N8 less than Nick. What are the shares of Joe and Nick? Answer by Electoral(2) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 54N=Joe+Nick meaning they share half of 54. The problem also is saying Joe has 8 less (N-8) and that means Nick has to have a extra 8 (n+8)
54(1/2)-8=27-8=19 Joe's share
54(1/2)+8=27+8=35 Nick's share
Check answer 19N+35N=54N
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