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Rachel, John, and Manuel have a total of $73 in their wallets. John has 3 times what Manuel has. Rachel has $7 less than Manuel. How much does each have?
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Rachel, John, and Manuel have a total of $73 in their wallets. John has 3 times what Manuel has. Rachel has $7 less than Manuel. How much does each have?

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  • Let Manuel has x
  • John has 3x
  • Rachel has x-7

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\\ \sf\longrightarrow x+3x+x-7=73


\\ \sf\longrightarrow 5x-7=73


\\ \sf\longrightarrow 5x=80


\\ \sf\longrightarrow x=16

  • Manuel=16$
  • Rachel=9$
  • John=48$
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