Jamie and Margie need to divide a couch and a hot tub. Using the method of sealed bids, Jamie bids $530 on the couch and $160 on the hot tub, while Margie bids $490 on the couch and $180 on the hot tub. Jamie will get the couch and Margie will take the hot tub and will also get a little bit of money from Jamie. To make the division fair, how much money will Jamie have to give to Margie?

Jamie and Margie need to divide a couch and a hot tub. Using the method of sealed bids, Jamie bids $530 on the couch and $160 on the hot tub, while Margie bids $490 on the couch and $180 on the hot tub. Jamie will get the couch and Margie will take the hot tub and will also get a little bit of money from Jamie. To make the division fair, how much money will Jamie have to give to Margie?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 340RE: Eli is making a party mix that contains pretzels and chex. For each cup of pretzels, he uses three...

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