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Seiji and Gavin both worked hard over the summer. Together they earned a total of $425. Gavin earned $25 more than Seiji.

(a) Write a system of equations for the situation. Use s for the amount Seiji earned and g for the amount Gavin earned.
(b) Graph the equations in the system.
(c) Use your graph to estimate how much each person earned.

looking for help on (b) and (c), how am i supposed to graph the equation

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User Ren
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s + g = 425

425 / 2 = 212.5

25 / 2 = 12.5

g = 212.5 + 12.5

g = $225

s = 212.5 - 12.5

s = $200

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User DarkKnight
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