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Two friends spent ​$49 at the mall. The first friend spent less than the second friend. The difference between the amount each friend spent was ​$23. To find the amount each friend​ spent, solve a system of equations using the addition method. What is the next step after writing the system of​ equations? Find the amount each friend spent.
I need to find the amount each friend spent but I don't know how


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Answer:

1st - £12/$12       2nd - £14/$14

Step-by-step explanation:

x:y - first and second friend as first spent less than second

x- (difference) 23 -y

x+23+y = 49

x+y = 26

x= £1 - £25      y=£25 - £1

12=x  y=14

14+23+12 = 49