Sarah and Bryan went shopping and spend a total of $47.50. Bryan spends $15.50 less than was Sarah spent. How much did Bryan spe

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Tanya [424]

3 years ago

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Sarah and Bryan went shopping and spend a total of $47.50. Bryan spends $15.50 less than was Sarah spent. How much did Bryan spe

nd?
Please help

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2 answers:

Diano4ka-milaya [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-17T10:46:59+03:00

Diano4ka-milaya [45]3 years ago

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Hey there,
Sarah= $x
Bryan = $x - $15.50
$x + $x - $ 15.50 = $47.50
$x + $x = $47.50 + $15.50
$2x = $63
$x = $63 / 2
= $31.50
Bryan = $31.50 - $15.50
= $16

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myrzilka [38] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-17T08:40:43+03:00

myrzilka [38]3 years ago

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X+(x+15.50)=47.50
2x=32
x=16
Bryan spends $16