Answer:
$43 and
$17
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the amount James have be A and that of jada be B
Given
James and jada have $60 together
That’s
A + B = 60
And james A has $9 more than twice jada’s amount
That’s
A = 9 + 2B
We now have two equations
1. A + B = 60 and
2. A = 9 + 2B
Now put 9 + 2B as A in equation one
A + B = 60
9 +2B + B = 60
9 + 3B = 60
Subtract 9 from both sides
9 - 9 + 3B = 60 - 9
3B = 51
Divide both sides by 3
3B/3 = 51/3
B = 17
Jada has $17
Recall
A = 9 + 2B
And B = 17
Therefore
A = 9 + 2 x 17
A = 9 + 34
A = 43
James has $43
Therefore, James has $43 while jada has $17
