Jenson and Michael had $935. Jenson spent
35 of his money on a television. Michael spent
18 of his money on a home theater system. The television cost $126 more than the home theater system. How much money did Jenson have at first?
|
Jenson |
Michael |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
+ 210 |
8x3 = 24 u |
935 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 126 |
- 1x3 = - 3 u |
|
Comparing the television and the home theater system |
126 more |
|
|
After |
2 u |
+ 84 |
7x3 = 21 u |
|
126 ÷ 3 = 42
2 x 42 = 84
5 x 42 = 210
Total amount that Jenson and Michael had at first
= 5 u + 210 + 24 u
= 29 u + 210
29 u + 210 = 935
29 u = 935 - 210
29 u = 725
1 u = 725 ÷ 29 = 25
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 5 u + 210
= 5 x 25 + 210
= 125 + 210
= $335
Answer(s): $335