Question

Candace has $15 more than Amar. Their combined my money totals $85. Which system of equations represents this equation?

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Amara money be represented by a

Since Candace has $15 more than Amar. Therefore, Candace money will be = a + 15

Their total money will be 85 and this can be represented in an equation as:

a + (a + 15) = 85.

a + a + 15 = 85

2a + 15 = 85

2a = 85 - 15

2a = 70

a = 35

Amar money = $35

Candace money = $35 + $15 = $50