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John had 84 dollars, and his brother Fred owed 12 dollars to his friend. John gave his brother some money. Fred paid his debt and now both of them has the same amount left. How much money did John give
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John had 84 dollars, and his brother Fred owed 12 dollars to his friend. John gave his brother some money. Fred paid his debt and now both of them has the same amount left. How much money did John give Fred? PLZZZZ HELP!!!!!

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36

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The \: money \: of \: each \: after \: Fred \: paid \: his \: debt: (84 - 12)/(2) = \$36 \\ John \: gave \: Fred:36 + 12 = \$48

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