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Sam and Jack received a cash voucher and they divided the amount equally between them.

Sam spent 35 of his amount while Jack spent 78 of his amount.
The total amount remaining with them is $1,239.

User Avi Ginsburg
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Answer:

Total voucher value is 1352

Explanation:

X eqals voucher amount

Sam money 1/2x - 35

Jack money 1/2x - 78

Both 1239 = 1/2x - 35 + 1/2x - 78

1239 = x - 113 /+113 both sides

1352 = x

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