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16 July, 08:20

During the summer, Matthew and Devin starting their own business movie mowing lawns for people in the lake section. Before starting any work, Matthew spends $15 to fill up the gas tank for the lawnmower. The boys agree that each person will earn the same amount after Matthew is reimbursed the money he spent for gas. After a week of work, the boys earn a total of $243. Matthew filled the tank just once. How much did each boy earn.

a. Draw a bar model to represent the situation.

b. Write an equation to represent the situation

c. Use the mode to solve the problem.

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  1. 16 July, 08:35
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    Answer: 2x + 15 = 243

    x = $114

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Gas Tank: $15

    Matthew: x

    Devin: x

    Gas Tank + Matthew + Devin = Total

    15 + x + x = 243

    2x = 228

    x = 114
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