Question 891828
set J = pints by Jim
 S = pints by Sally
J = 3S + 1
S + J = 29
Substitute (3S + 1) for J
S + (3S + 1) = 29
4S + 1 = 29
Add -1 to each side
4S = 28
Divide each side by 4
 S = 7
 J = 3(7) + 1 = 21 + 1 = 22