SOLUTION: Sarah and Bryan went shopping and spent a total of 47.50. Bryan pent $15.50 less than what Sarah spent. How much did Bryan spend?

Question 1147487: Sarah and Bryan went shopping and spent a total of 47.50. Bryan pent $15.50 less than what Sarah spent. How much did Bryan spend?
Answer by ikleyn(52879) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x for Sara, y for Bryan.


    x + y = 47.50    (1)

    x - y = 15.50    (2)


Add the equation; you will eliminate "y" and will get


    2x = 47.50 + 15.50 = 63.  


Hence,  x =  = 31.50  (Sara).


Then from equation (1),  y = 47.50 - 31.50 = 16  (Bryan).

Solved.

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