John's share of the money is 12.75.
38.25 ÷ 4.5 = 8.5
8.5 · 1.5 = 12.75
You can set up an system of equations
x=2y+8
x-y=25
Substitute x in to the second equation
2y+8-y=25
y+8=25
y=17
Substitute the y back in to the first equation.
x=2(17)+8=42
-5x 2/7 =
−10x/7
srry if it is wrong man but that is what i got
