Xandra had twice as much money as Vanessa. After Xandra spent $10 and Vanessa spent $10, Xandra had $26 more than Vanessa. How much did Xandra have in the end?
| |
Xandra |
Vanessa |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $10 |
- $10 |
| After |
2 u - $10 |
1 u - $10 |
Comparing Xandra
and Vanessa
in the end |
$26 more |
|
If Vanessa was given another $26, the amounts that Xandra and Vanessa each had in the end would be the same.
2 u - 10 = 1 u - 10 + 26
2 u - 1 u = 10 + 16
1 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 1 = 26
Amount that Xandra had in the end
= 2 u - 10
= 2 x 26 - 10
= 52 - 10
= $42
Answer(s): $42
