Vanessa had
511 as much money as Joelle. Vanessa received another $35 from her mother and Joelle received $9 from her aunt. In the end, Vanessa had $2 more than Joelle. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Vanessa |
Joelle |
| Before |
5 u |
11 u |
| Change |
+ 35 |
+ 9 |
| After |
5 u + 35 |
11 u + 9 |
If Joelle received another $2 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Vanessa.
11 u + 9 + 2 = 5 u + 35
11 u + 11 = 5 u + 35
11 u - 5 u = 35 - 11
6 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 6 = 4
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 5 u + 35 + 11 u + 9
= 5 u + 11 u + 35 + 9
= 16 u + 44
= 16 x 4 + 44
= $108
Answer(s): $108
