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Donna, Trey, and Shen have a total of $77 in their wallets. She has 2 times what Trey has. Trey has $5 less than Donna. How much do they have in their wallets?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.1: Use A Problem-solving Strategy

Problem 3.14TI: One number is three more than three times another. Their sum is 5 . Find the numbers.

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