SOLUTION: Amy, Manuel, and Tom have a total of $87 in their wallets. Tom has two times what Amy has. Manuel has $7 more than Amy. How much does each Have?

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Question 988215: Amy, Manuel, and Tom have a total of $87 in their wallets. Tom has two times what Amy has. Manuel has $7 more than Amy. How much does each Have?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=amount Amy has; T=amount Tom has=2A; M=amount Manuel has=A+$7
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A+T+M=$87
A+2A+A+$7=$87
4A=$80
A=$20
ANSWER 1: Amy has $20.
T=2A+2($20)=$40
ANSWER 2: Tom has $40.
M=A+$7=$20+$7=$27
ANSWER 3: Manuel has $27.