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Kyle gave 2/7 of his money to his wife and spent 4/5 of the remainder. If he had $300 left, how much money did he have at first?​

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Answer:

$5,250

Explanation:

2/7x - [4/5(2/7x)] = 300

2/7x - 8/35x = 300

10/35x = 8/35x = 300

2/35x = 300

2x = 10500

x = 5250

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