Jorge has 2x + 1 saved in his piggy bank. Lou Ellen has x - 2 saved in the bank. What is the minimum amount Jorge will have in s

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avings for them to have $163 together? Let j represent Jorge.

2 answers:

hammer [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-11-17T07:13:08+03:00

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Answer:

the answer will be $54.66

sineoko [7] · Answer 2 · 2022-11-17T06:07:05+03:00

The minimum amount Jorge will have in savings for them to have $163 together is $110.34

2x + 1

x - 2

Jeorge + Ellen = 163

2x + 1 + x - 2 = 163

2x + x + 1 - 2 = 163

3x - 1 = 163

3x = 163 + 1

3x = 164

x = 164 / 3

x = 54.67

Check:

j = 2x + 1

= 2(54.67) + 1

= 109.34 + 1

= $110.34

So,

j + x - 2 = 163

110.34 + 54.67 - 2 = 163

165.01 - 2 = 163.01

Approximately,

163

Therefore, the minimum amount Jorge will have in savings for them to have $163 together is $110.34

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