Problema Solution
Chachi and Pamel together made $70 at their lemonade stand. Pamel had $12 more than Chachi. How much did each have? Find the solution of this system of equations.
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let
c = the money that Chachi made
p = the money that Pamel made
Chachi and Pamel together made $70 at their lemonade stand
c + p = 70
Pamel had $12 more than Chachi
p = c + 12
by solving the system of equations
c + p = 70
p = c + 12
we find
c = $29
p = $41
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Chachi had $29 and Pamel had $41.