SOLUTION: amy has $8 less than maria. Together they have $30. How much does each girl have?

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Question 337929: amy has $8 less than maria. Together they have $30. How much does each girl have?
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x-8=30
2x=38
x=$19
x-8=$11

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