A total of 10000 is to be divided between Sean and George wi
A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and George, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean how much will each receive.
 A total of $10,000 is to be divided between Sean and George, with George to receive $3000 less than Sean how much will each receive.
Solution
Let x = Sean\'s money
 
 x + (x-3000) = 10,000
 2x = 13,000
 x = 6,500
or
in another we we can find out,
g+s=10000
 g+g+3000=10000
 2g+3000=10000
 2g=7000
 g=3500
 s=6500

