Write an equation that models the situation and find its solution.

It's going to be Lindsay's birthday soon, and her friends Sandy, Jay, and Hakeem have contributed equal amounts of money to buy her a present. They have $19.50 to spend between them. Determine how much each contributed.

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Write an equation that models the situation and find its solution.

It's going to be Lindsay's birthday soon, and her friends Sandy, Jay, and Hakeem have contributed equal amounts of money to buy her a present. They have $19.50 to spend between them. Determine how much each contributed.

anonymous · Answer

well that would be $6.50 since $19.50/3 is $6.50

anonymous · Answer

The is $19.50 so divide that between the number of people

anonymous · Answer

thanks(: