SOLUTION: elisa, henry and alonzo have a total of $94 dollars in their wallets. elisa has 6 less than alonzo. henry has 3 times what alonzo has. how much does each have?
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Question 951980: elisa, henry and alonzo have a total of $94 dollars in their wallets. elisa has 6 less than alonzo. henry has 3 times what alonzo has. how much does each have? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! total = a+e+h Substitute for e and h
$94=a+(a-$6)+(3a)
$94=5a-$6 Add $6 to each side.
$100=5a Divide each side by 5.
$20=a ANSWER 1: Alonzo has $20.
e=a-$6=$20-$6=$14 ANSWER 2: Elisa has $14.
h=3a=3($20)=$60 ANSWER 3: Henry has $60
CHECK:
a+e+h=$94
$20+$14+$60=$94
$94=$94
