Solution:
the calculations are illustrated and displayed
Investment in stocks = 46,000
Let "x" represent the sum invested in bonds
The stock investment can also be expressed as = 3x - 8,000
Equating the two investment amounts (Given their relation to stock investments), yields
3x-8000 = 46000
3x = 54000
x =54000/3
x =18000
Laurie's investment in bonds amounts to $18,000