Jade had
35 as much money as Kylie. Jade received another $32 from her mother and Kylie received $4 from her father. In the end, Jade had $2 more than Kylie. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Jade |
Kylie |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 32 |
+ 4 |
| After |
3 u + 32 |
5 u + 4 |
If Kylie received another $2 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Jade.
5 u + 4 + 2 = 3 u + 32
5 u + 6 = 3 u + 32
5 u - 3 u = 32 - 6
2 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 2 = 13
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 3 u + 32 + 5 u + 4
= 3 u + 5 u + 32 + 4
= 8 u + 36
= 8 x 13 + 36
= $140
Answer(s): $140
