Question

1. A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and Georg, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean. How much will each receive?

pls help

Answer 1

Let x = Sean's money

x + (x-3000) = 10,000
2x = 13,000
x = 6,500

Answer 2

Thanks but how will I know how much George earned?

Answer 3

Your problem states that George was to receive $3,000 less than Shawn.