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.