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3.1 Exercise 49

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Solve using the problem solving strategy for word problems. Remember to write a complete sentence to answer each question.

Laurie has $46,000 invested in stocks and bonds. The amount invested in stocks is $8,000 less than three times the amount invested in bonds. How much does Laurie have invested in bonds?

OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, 3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy, exercise 49

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