Problema Solution
Billy and his brother split up the $110 their father gave them. Billy got $10 less than twice what his little brother got. How much did they get each?
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Let
x = the amount that Billy's brother got
2x - 10 = the amount Billy got
x + 2x - 10 = 110
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x = $40
2*40 - 10 = $70
Billy got $70 while his brother got $40.