Question 544778: Jim has $17 more than Sam. They have $73 dollars together. How much do each of them have?
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x=Sam's money
Since Jim has 17 more than Sam, this means that
x+17 = Jim's money
The equation is that the SUM of their money is 73, so
Sam + Jim = 73
x + x+17 = 73
Now, solve the equation:
x+x+17=73
2x+17=73
2x +17-17= 73-17
2x=56
x=28
x= $28 = Sam's money
x+17 = 28+17= $45 = Jim's money
Check: 28+45= $73 total
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