Justin and Brandon had a total of $127. Justin gave $19 to Brandon. In return, Brandon gave $34 to Justin. In the end, Justin had $29 more than Brandon. How much money did Justin have at first?
| |
Justin |
Brandon |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$127 |
| Change 1 |
- $19 |
+ $19 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $34 |
- $34 |
|
| After |
1 u + $29 |
1 u |
$127 |
Total amount that Justin and Brandon had
= 1 u + 1 u + $29
= 2 u + 29
2 u + 29 = 127
2 u = 127 - 29
2 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 2 = 49
Amount that Justin had in the end
= 1 u + 29
= 49 + 29
= $78
Amount that Justin had at first
= 78 - 34 + 19
= $63
Answer(s): $63
