Victoria and Jack had the same amount of money at first. After Victoria spent $38 on a wallet and Jack received $38 from his uncle, Jack had 3 times as much as money as Victoria. How much money did Victoria have at first?
| |
Victoria |
Jack |
| Before |
1 u + $38 |
3 u - $38 |
| Change |
- $38 |
+ $38 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Victoria and Jack had the same amount of money at first.
3 u - 38 = 1 u + 38
3 u - 1 u = 38 + 38
2 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 2 = 38
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 1 u + 38
= 38 + 38
= $76
Answer(s): $76
