Ethan and Reggie had a total of $146. Ethan gave $20 to Reggie. In return, Reggie gave $26 to Ethan. In the end, Ethan had $22 more than Reggie. How much money did Ethan have at first?
| |
Ethan |
Reggie |
Total |
| Before |
? |
|
$146 |
| Change 1 |
- $20 |
+ $20 |
|
| Change 2 |
+ $26 |
- $26 |
|
| After |
1 u + $22 |
1 u |
$146 |
Total amount that Ethan and Reggie had
= 1 u + 1 u + $22
= 2 u + 22
2 u + 22 = 146
2 u = 146 - 22
2 u = 124
1 u = 124 ÷ 2 = 62
Amount that Ethan had in the end
= 1 u + 22
= 62 + 22
= $84
Amount that Ethan had at first
= 84 - 26 + 20
= $78
Answer(s): $78
