Xylia and Ethan had the same amount of money at first. After Xylia spent $19 on a wallet and Ethan received $57 from his father, Ethan had 5 times as much as money as Xylia. How much money did Xylia have at first?
| |
Xylia |
Ethan |
| Before |
1 u + $19 |
5 u - $57 |
| Change |
- $19 |
+ $57 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Xylia and Ethan had the same amount of money at first.
5 u - 57 = 1 u + 19
5 u - 1 u = 19 + 57
4 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 4 = 19
Amount that Xylia had at first
= 1 u + 19
= 19 + 19
= $38
Answer(s): $38
