Question 389572
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Hi
I. Assigning the variable       
Let x/2, x/3 and x/6 represent the wife, son and twins amounts. (x being the man's money)
II.Writing as we Read***
 x/6 = $170,000
III.Solving for x by multiplying both sides of equation by 6 in this case
      x = $1,020,000, the original amount of money the man left to his family 
        
IV. CHECKING Our Answer***
  $510,000 + $340,000 + $170,000 = $1,020,000