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Lance earned 4 times as much money mowing lawns in July as he did in June. He earned a total of $140 during June and July. How much money did Lance earn in June?

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Lance earned $560 in June.
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4x-\ money\ earned\ in\ July\\\\ x-\ money\ earned\ in\ June\\\\ 4x+x=140\\ 5x=140 \ \ \ \ |divide\ by\ 5\\\\ x=28\\\\ Lance\ earned\ 28\$\ in\ June.
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