Emma had twice as much money as Cindy. After Emma spent $15 and Cindy spent $7, Emma had $26 more than Cindy. How much did Emma have in the end?
| |
Emma |
Cindy |
| Before |
2 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- $15 |
- $7 |
| After |
2 u - $15 |
1 u - $7 |
Comparing Emma
and Cindy
in the end |
$26 more |
|
If Cindy was given another $26, the amounts that Emma and Cindy each had in the end would be the same.
2 u - 15 = 1 u - 7 + 26
2 u - 1 u = 15 + 19
1 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 1 = 34
Amount that Emma had in the end
= 2 u - 15
= 2 x 34 - 15
= 68 - 15
= $53
Answer(s): $53
