Patricia has $12 more than Rhoda and $15 more than Sarah. Together all three have $87. How much does Patricia have?
Rhoda = P+12
Sarah = P+15
Patricia = P
P + P + 12 + P + 15 = 87
3P + 27 = 87
3P = 60
P = 20
Does Patricia have $20?
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Patricia has more than both Rhoda and Sarah
you have it set up backwards
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Yes, Patricia has $20. The equation we used to find the answer is:
3P + 27 = 87
To solve this equation, we first combine like terms:
3P = 60
Then, we isolate the variable P by dividing both sides of the equation by 3:
P = 20
So Patricia has $20.