Answer:
b=4
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
Equations:
a + b = 19
a = b + 2
a = Money that spent Laura
b = Money that spent Laureen
then:
(b+2) + b = 19
2b + 2 = 19
2b = 19-2
2b = 17
b = 17/2
b = 8.5
a = b + 2
a = 8.5 + 2
a = 10.5
Check:
10.5 + 8.5 = 19
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