Translate the following problem into an equation: (1) together Jon and Amy spent $29 dollars on a birthday gift. (2) Jon spent $

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Masja [62]

2 years ago

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Translate the following problem into an equation: (1) together Jon and Amy spent $29 dollars on a birthday gift. (2) Jon spent $

5 more than Amy . : How much did each spend ? Explain

Mathematics

1 answer:

kolbaska11 [484] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-19T17:30:01+03:00

kolbaska11 [484]2 years ago

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Let the money spent by John = y
and Amy=x

ATQ

x+y = $29

It is given that jon spend 5 more than Amy. SO he spend

x +5

x+y = $29
x+x+5=$29

2x = 29-5

2x= 24

x = 24/2 =12

So Amy spend $ 12 and Jon spend x+5 = 12+5 = $17