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Jorge has 2x + 1 saved in his piggy bank. Lou Ellen has x – 2 saved in the bank. What is the minimum amount Jorge will have in savings for them to have $163 together. Let j represent Jorge.

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  1. The minimum amount Jorge will have in savings for them to have $163 together is $110.34.
    j = 2x + 1
    = 2(54.67) + 1
    = 109.34 + 1
    = $110.34
    So,
    j + x – 2 = 163
    110.34 + 54.67 – 2 = 163
    165.01 – 2 = 163.01
    Approximately,
    163
    Therefore, the minimum amount Jorge will have in savings for them to have $163 together is $110.34

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