Vanessa had
29 as much money as Raeann. Vanessa received another $49 from her aunt and Raeann received $2 from her mother. In the end, Vanessa had $5 more than Raeann. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Vanessa |
Raeann |
| Before |
2 u |
9 u |
| Change |
+ 49 |
+ 2 |
| After |
2 u + 49 |
9 u + 2 |
If Raeann received another $5 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Vanessa.
9 u + 2 + 5 = 2 u + 49
9 u + 7 = 2 u + 49
9 u - 2 u = 49 - 7
7 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 7 = 6
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 2 u + 49 + 9 u + 2
= 2 u + 9 u + 49 + 2
= 11 u + 51
= 11 x 6 + 51
= $117
Answer(s): $117
