Jenson had thrice as much money as Lynn. After Jenson had given Lynn $158, they had an equal amount of money left. How much money did each of them have at first?
- Lynn
- Jenson
|
Lynn |
Jenson |
Before |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ $158 |
- $158 |
After |
1 u + $158 |
3 u - $158 |
The amounts that Jenson and Lynn had in the end are the same.
3 u - 158 = 1 u + 158
3 u - 1 u = 158 + 158
2 u = 316
1 u = 316 ÷ 2 = 158
Amount that Lynn had at first
= 1 u
= $158
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 158
= $474
Answer(s): (a) $158; (b) $474