Chandra has twice as much money as Nora. Nщra has $6 less than Lian. Together they have $54. How much money does each have?

katdoringlo

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2022-09-03

Chandra has twice as much money as Nora. Nщra has $6 less than Lian. Together they have $54. How much money does each have?

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Aleah Harrell

Aleah Harrell

Beginner2022-09-04Added 18 answers

x= Lian's money
x-6 = Noras money (6 less that Lian)
2(x-6) = Chandras money (2 times Noras)
x+x-6+2(x-6) = 54 multiply
x+x-6+2x-12=54 combinelike terms
4x-18=54 bring 18 to other side (add 18 to both sides)
4x=72 divide both side by 4
x = 18
Lian has$18
Nora has$12
Chandra has$24
18+12+24=54

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