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9u + 39 = 345 9u + 39 - 39 = 345 - 39
9u = 306 1u = 306 ÷ 9 = 34
4u (Ken spent) → 4 x 34 = $136
Ken and Helen went shopping with a total amount of $345. Ken spent twice as much as Helen. The amount Helen had left was $26 more than what she had spent. She had twice as much money left as Ken. How much money did Ken spend? (3 marks)
Answer: $ 136
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9u + 39 = 345 9u + 39 - 39 = 345 - 39
9u = 306 1u = 306 ÷ 9 = 34
4u (Ken spent) → 4 x 34 = $136