Problema Solution

Carmen, Henry, and Manuel have a total of $67

in their wallets. Henry has $9

less than Carmen. Manuel has 2

times what Carmen has. How much does each have?

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Let


x = the money Carmen has


x - 9 = the money Hanry has (Henry has $9 less than Carmen)


2x = the money Manuel has (Manuel has 2 times what Carmen has)


Carmen, Henry, and Manuel have a total of $67 in their wallets:


x + (x - 9) + 2x = 67

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x = $19


Carmen has $19.


Henry has 19 - 9 = $10.


Manuel has 2*19 = $38.