L = Lottie's earnings

Jerusha's earnings = <<4=4>>4L

L + 4L = 85

L = 85/5

L = 17 so Jerusha earned 4L = 4(17) = <<4*17=68>>68

Jerusha earned $<<68=68>>68

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Jerusha earned 4 times as much money as Lottie. Together they earned $85. How many dollars did Jerusha earn? Use L to represent Lottie's earnings.
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Jerusha earned 4 times as much money as Lottie. Together they earned $85. How many dollars did Jerusha earn? Use L to represent Lottie's earnings.
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