Homework Help: Math

Posted by Tim on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 4:25pm.

Sue and bob both jumped rope to raise money. Together they earned $24. Sue earned twice as much as bob. How much money did each earn?

Math - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 4:38pm
Let x = the money that Bob earned.

x + 2x = 24

3x = 24

x = 8

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