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Divide $80 among three people so that the second will have twice as much as the first, and the third will have $5 less than the second. Using an algebraic equation, find the amo…

Divide $80 among three people so that the second will have twice as much as the first, and the third will have $5 less than the second. Using an algebraic equation, find the amo…
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Divide $80 among three people so that the second will have twice as much as

the first, and the third will have $5 less than the second. Using an algebraic
equation, find the amount that each will get.

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User Johann Caron
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Answer: 19,38, and 33.

Explanation:

80=2x+x+2x-5=5x=95=x=19

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