Elyse had
35 as much money as Abi. Elyse received another $44 from her mother and Abi received $6 from her uncle. In the end, Elyse had $8 more than Abi. How much did the girls have altogether in the end?
| |
Elyse |
Abi |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 44 |
+ 6 |
| After |
3 u + 44 |
5 u + 6 |
If Abi received another $8 in the end, she would have the same amount of money as Elyse.
5 u + 6 + 8 = 3 u + 44
5 u + 14 = 3 u + 44
5 u - 3 u = 44 - 14
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Amount that the girls had in the end
= 3 u + 44 + 5 u + 6
= 3 u + 5 u + 44 + 6
= 8 u + 50
= 8 x 15 + 50
= $170
Answer(s): $170
