Valen and Caden have a total of $142. If Valen gives Caden $44, they will each have an equal amount of money. How much money has each of them at first?
- Valen
- Caden
|
Valen |
Caden |
Total |
Before |
1 u + 44 |
1 u - 44 |
$142 |
Change |
- 44 |
+ 44 |
|
After |
1 u |
1 u |
$142 |
(a)
Total amount that Valen and Caden have in the end
= 1 u + 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 142
1 u = 142 ÷ 2 = 71
Amount that Valen has at first
= 1 u + 44
= 71 + 44
= $115
Amount that Caden has at first
= 142 - 115
= $27
Answer(s): (a) $115; (b) $27