Question 1110962
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0.09*x + 0.1*(2x+34000) = 18770


0.09x + 0.2x + 3400 = 18770


0.29x = 18770 - 3400 = 15370  ====>  x = {{{15370/0.29}}} = 53000 dollars.


<U>Answer</U>.  One investment was $53000.   The other was $34000 more.
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