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  • 21-11-2019
  • Mathematics
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Jake earned twice as much as Brendan mowing lawns. If Jake earned $36, how much did Brendan earn?

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wyskoj
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  • 21-11-2019

Answer:

$18

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up some equations:

[tex]J=36[/tex]

[tex]B \times 2=J[/tex]

Solve for B:

[tex]B = J / 2[/tex]

Substitute 36 for J:

[tex]B= 36 / 2 = 18[/tex]

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