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15.) In a week, Tara earns $15 less than three
times what Carrie earns. Tara earns $105.
How much does Carrie earn?

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Answer:

Carries earns
40 dollars

Explanation:

Given -

Tara earns $15 less than three times what Carrie earns.

Total earning of Tara
= 105 dollars

Let "X" be the earning of Carrie


3X - 15 = 105\\3X = 120\\X = 40

Carries earns
40 dollars

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