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A man divided $9,000 among his wife, son, and daughter. The wife received twice as much as the daughter, and the son received $1,000 more than the daughter. How much did each receive?

If x is the amount the wife received, then which of the following expressions represents the amount received by the son?

A. x/2 + 1000
B. x + 1000
C. 2x + 1000

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A.) x/2+1,000. Here is a picture to prove it

A man divided $9,000 among his wife, son, and daughter. The wife received twice as-example-1
User Manuel Montoya
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your answer is A. x/2+1000

the mother recieved $4000 and the son recieved $3000, $4000/2 equals $2000, $2000 plus $1000 equals $3000

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