Elyse had twice as much money as Eva. After Elyse spent $13 and Eva spent $5, Elyse had $17 more than Eva. How much did Elyse have in the end?
| |
Elyse |
Eva |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $13 |
- $5 |
| After |
2 u - $13 |
1 u - $5 |
Comparing Elyse
and Eva
in the end |
$17 more |
|
If Eva was given another $17, the amounts that Elyse and Eva each had in the end would be the same.
2 u - 13 = 1 u - 5 + 17
2 u - 1 u = 13 + 12
1 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 1 = 25
Amount that Elyse had in the end
= 2 u - 13
= 2 x 25 - 13
= 50 - 13
= $37
Answer(s): $37
