Michael and Glen had $1138. Michael spent
59 of his money on a television. Glen spent
14 of his money on a notebook. The television cost $165 more than the notebook. How much money had Michael left?
| |
Michael |
Glen |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
+ 297 |
4x5 =
20 u |
1138 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 165 |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
|
Comparing the television
and the notebook |
165 more |
|
|
After |
4 u |
+ 132 |
3x5 =
15 u |
|
165 ÷ 5 = 33
4 x 33 = 132
9 x 33 = 297
Total amount that Michael and Glen had at first
= 9 u + 297 + 20 u
= 29 u + 297
29 u + 297 = 1138
29 u = 1138 - 297
29 u = 841
1 u = 841 ÷ 29 = 29
Amount that Michael had left
= 4 u + 132
= 4 x 29 + 132
= 116 + 132
= $248
Answer(s): $248
