Gabby had
29 as much money as Esther. Gabby received another $49 from her father and Esther received $9 from her uncle. In the end, Gabby had $5 more than Esther. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Gabby |
Esther |
| Before |
2 u |
9 u |
| Change |
+ 49 |
+ 9 |
| After |
2 u + 49 |
9 u + 9 |
If Esther received another $5 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Gabby.
9 u + 9 + 5 = 2 u + 49
9 u + 14 = 2 u + 49
9 u - 2 u = 49 - 14
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 2 u + 49 + 9 u + 9
= 2 u + 9 u + 49 + 9
= 11 u + 58
= 11 x 5 + 58
= $113
Answer(s): $113
