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18 November, 01:34

Translate the following problem into an equation: (1) together Jon and Amy spent $29 dollars on a birthday gift. (2) Jon spent $5 more than Amy. : How much did each spend? Explain

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  1. 18 November, 03:08
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    Let the money spent by John = y

    and Amy=x

    ATQ

    x+y = $29

    It is given that jon spend 5 more than Amy. SO he spend

    x + 5

    x+y = $29

    x+x+5=$29

    2x = 29-5

    2x = 24

    x = 24/2 = 12

    So Amy spend $ 12 and Jon spend x+5 = 12+5 = $17
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