Problema Solution

Emily makes two investments that total $10,000. If the first investment is $3256 more than the second, find the amount of each investment.

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let


x = the first investment


y = the second investment


Emily makes two investments that total $10,000:


x + y = 10,000


the first investment is $3256 more than the second:


x = 3256 + y


by solving the system of equations:


x + y = 10000


x = 3256 + y


we find:


x = $6,628


y = $3,372


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the amount of the first investment is $6,628.


the amount of the second investment is $3,372.