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.