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Jake earned twice as much as Brendan mowing lawns. If Jake earned $36, how much did Brendan earn?

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User Xaphod
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Answer:

$18

Explanation:

Set up some equations:


J=36


B * 2=J

Solve for B:


B = J / 2

Substitute 36 for J:


B= 36 / 2 = 18

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User StephQ
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