hello need to see if there is an algebraic solution to a word problem.
luke has $21 more than rachel and $48 more than daniel. altogether they have $168. how much does luke have?

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hello  need to see if there is an algebraic solution to a word problem.
luke has $21 more than rachel and $48 more than daniel.  altogether they have $168.  how much does luke have?

igloo3000 · Answer

168-48-21

schrodinger · Answer

Okay, let's set this up where l = luke, r = rachel, and d = daniel.
$$l=r+21=d+48...l+r+d=168.$$

igloo3000 · Answer

ohh never mind

anonymous · Answer

i figured it out the long way and got luke to =$79.  took me a while  wanted to see if algebraically it could be solved quicker...

schrodinger · Answer

What method did you use to find the answer?