Xavier and Justin had a total of $187. Xavier gave $14 to Justin. In return, Justin gave $26 to Xavier. In the end, Xavier had $39 more than Justin. How much money did Xavier have at first?
| |
Xavier |
Justin |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$187 |
| Change 1 |
- $14 |
+ $14 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $26 |
- $26 |
|
| After |
1 u + $39 |
1 u |
$187 |
Total amount that Xavier and Justin had
= 1 u + 1 u + $39
= 2 u + 39
2 u + 39 = 187
2 u = 187 - 39
2 u = 148
1 u = 148 ÷ 2 = 74
Amount that Xavier had in the end
= 1 u + 39
= 74 + 39
= $113
Amount that Xavier had at first
= 113 - 26 + 14
= $101
Answer(s): $101
