Problema Solution
together marc and paoli have 32 dollars. marc has 4 dollars less than twice the amount paoli has. how much does each man have?
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let
m = the money marc has
p = the money paoli has
together marc and paoli have 32 dollars
m + p = 32
marc has 4 dollars less than twice the amount paoli has
m = 2p - 4
by solving the system of equations
m + p = 32
m = 2p - 4
we find
m = $20
p = $12
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marc has $20 and paoli has $12.