Question

Juan has $8 less than Julio. Together they have $48. How much does each have?

Answer 1

Let J = Julio's money.
Let J - 8 = Juan's money
What is the equation?

Together they have $48

Equation:

J + (J - 8) = 48

Answer 2

So 20 + 28 = 48 so Juan has 8 dollars less than the other guy