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Mr. Samuel has 150 pennies in two jars. There are 40 more pennies in one jar than the other. How many pennies are in each jar?

Asked by mrs. yisrael

Mr. Samuel has a 150 pennies in two jars
there are 40 more pennies in one jar than the other, how many pennies are in each jar
14 years ago

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Answered by Ms. Sue
x + x + 40 = 150

2x = 150 - 40
2x = 110
x = 55 in one jar

55 + 40 in the other jar

14 years ago

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