jeremy spends 1/4 of his pocket money each week on books.he saves 2/3 of what is left over.if he saves $5 each week,how much weekly pocket money does he receive

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x = weekly pocket money
x/4 = weekly amt. spent on books
( x - x/4) = what's left after books
2/3( x - x/4) = 5

Solve for x. Check your answer.