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Paul and his brother went to the mall. For every $3.00 that Paul spent, his brother
spent $5.00. If Paul spent $12.00, how much did his brother spend?

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$20

3x=12
Divide each side by 3, so x=4

5x=____
If x=4, then 5x4=20
User Alexandre Gattiker
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His brother spent 20. For Paul to $12 you need to times 4 by 3 to get 12. So you need times 5 by 4 which gives you the 20
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