Question 944367
Let E=Elana's money and L=Lina's money
E=5L
E+L=$42.00 Substitute for E
5L+L=$42.00
6L=$42.00 Divide each side by 6
L=$7.00 Answer Lina has $7.00
E=5(L)=5($7.00)=$35.00 ANSWER Elana has $35.00
CHECK 
E+L=$42.00
$35.00+$7.00=$42.00
$42.00=$42.00