Jade had
29 as much money as Kimberly. Jade received another $46 from her mother and Kimberly received $9 from her uncle. In the end, Jade had $2 more than Kimberly. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Jade |
Kimberly |
| Before |
2 u |
9 u |
| Change |
+ 46 |
+ 9 |
| After |
2 u + 46 |
9 u + 9 |
If Kimberly received another $2 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Jade.
9 u + 9 + 2 = 2 u + 46
9 u + 11 = 2 u + 46
9 u - 2 u = 46 - 11
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 2 u + 46 + 9 u + 9
= 2 u + 9 u + 46 + 9
= 11 u + 55
= 11 x 5 + 55
= $110
Answer(s): $110
