Maya had
14 as much money as Jackson at first. After Maya received $173 and Jackson received $89, both of them had the same amount of money. How much did Jackson have at first?
| |
Maya |
Jackson |
| Before |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 173 |
+ 89 |
| After |
1 u + 173 |
4 u + 89 |
The amount that Maya and Jackson had in the end is the same.
1 u + 173 = 4 u + 89
4 u - 1 u = 173 - 89 = 84
3 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 3 = 28
Amount that Jackson had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 28
= $112
Answer(s): $112
