Question 760557
{{{3X + 2X + X = 12000}}}
Combine like terms
{{{6X = 12000}}}
Divide both sides by 6
{{{highlight(X = 2000)}}}
1st place = 3 * 2000 = $6000
2nd place = 2 * 2000 = $4000
3rd place = 1 * 2000 = $2000