Question 209857
Two brothers are saving money to buy tickets to a concert. Their combined savings is $55. One brother has $15 more than the other. How much has each saved?
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Let the two brothers savings be a and b.
a + b = 55
a = b + 15

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Substitute for "a" to solve for "b":
b+15 + b = 55
2b = 40
b = 20 (amt saved by b)
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But a + b = 55, so a = 35
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Stan H.
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