Problema Solution

Peter invested $450 in insurance and stocks. He put $50 more in insurance than stocks. How much did he invest in each?

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Let

x = the money invested in insurance

t = the money invested in stocks

x + y = 450

x = y + 50

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x = $250

y = $200

Peter invested $250 in insurance and $200 in stocks.