Xandra had
59 as much money as Emily. Xandra received another $50 from her mother and Emily received $6 from her uncle. In the end, Xandra had $8 more than Emily. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Xandra |
Emily |
| Before |
5 u |
9 u |
| Change |
+ 50 |
+ 6 |
| After |
5 u + 50 |
9 u + 6 |
If Emily received another $8 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Xandra.
9 u + 6 + 8 = 5 u + 50
9 u + 14 = 5 u + 50
9 u - 5 u = 50 - 14
4 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 5 u + 50 + 9 u + 6
= 5 u + 9 u + 50 + 6
= 14 u + 56
= 14 x 9 + 56
= $182
Answer(s): $182
