SOLUTION: A boy has twice as much money as his sister. If he gives P10 to his sister, they would have the sake amount. How much money did each have?

Question 1186457: A boy has twice as much money as his sister. If he gives P10 to his sister, they would have the sake amount. How much money did each have?
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A boy has twice as much money as his sister. If he gives P10 to his sister, they would have the sake amount.
How much money did each have?
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x = sister.

2x = boy.


After giving P10 to the sister


    2x - 10 = x + 10


Simplify and solve


    2x - x = 10 + 10

       x   =    20


ANSWER.  Sister has P20;  boy has twice as much, i.e.  P40.


CHECK.   After giving  40 - 10 = 30 = 20 + 10.    ! Correct !

Solved.

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