Answer:
Dennis paid $82 and Connie paid $46.
Step-by-step explanation:
We can set up an equation by putting in variables, c representing how much Connie paid. Since we know that Dennis paid $36 more, we will also factor that in the equation.
c + c + 36 = 128
Where c + 36 represents the amount Dennis paid, and 128 represents the total amount paid as given in the question. We can start by adding like terms. 2c + 36 = 128
Now, we can subtract 36 from each side,
2c + 36 - 36 = 128 - 36
2c = 92
Divide each side by two,
2c/2 = 92/2
c = 46
Now, to make sure this is correct, let's substitute our c for 46 in our equation:
46 + 46 + 36 = 128
92 + 36 = 128
128 = 128
Therefore, our equation is correct, and Dennis paid $82 while Connie paid $46.
