Question 1006575
Jon and Chris pool their money and find that they have a total of $275. If Jon originally had $55 more than Chris, how much did each boy originally have? 
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Equations:
J + C = 275
J = C + 55
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Substitute for "J" and solve for "C"::
C + 55 + C = 275
2C = 220
C = $110 (amt Chris has)
J = C + 55
J = 110 + 55
J = $165 (amt Jon has)
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Cheers,
Stan H.