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$480 is shared between two girls, Charlotte and Amelia. If Charlotte gets $40 more than Amelia, how much does Charlotte get?​

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Answer:

$260

Explanation:

let x be the amount Amelia gets , then Charlotte gets x + 40 , so

x + x + 40 = 480

2x + 40 = 480 ( subtract 40 from both sides )

2x = 440 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 220

then

Amelia gets $220 and Charlotte gets x + 40 = 220 + 40 = $260

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