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.
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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