Jenna and Heidi together have $60. Jenna has $9 more than twice Heidi’s amount. How much money does each have?
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Jenna has $43 and Heidi has $17.Step-by-step explanation:Total amount = $60Let, Amount of Jenna = xAmount of Heidi = yAccording to given statement; x+y=60 Eqn 1x=2y+9 Eqn 2Putting value of Eqn 2 in Eqn 1;[tex](2y+9)+y=60\\2y+9+y=60\\3y=60-9\\3y=51[/tex]Dividing both sides by 3,[tex]\frac{3y}{3}=\frac{51}{3}\\y=17\\[/tex]Putting y=17 in Eqn 2[tex]x=2(17)+9\\x=34+9\\x=43[/tex]Jenna has $43 and Heidi has $17.Keywords: linear equations, substitution methodLearn more about substitution method at:brainly.com/question/10736268brainly.com/question/10764770#LearnwithBrainly
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