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Ann and betty together have $60. Ann has 9 more than twice bettys amount. How much money does each have together

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60÷2+9 = 39
60-39=21
betty has 21$
ann has 39$
User AbhinavChoudhury
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let b=betty’s amount ; let 2b+9=ann’s amount
b + 2b + 9 = 60
3b=51
b=17
2(17)+9=43
betty has $17
ann has $43
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