Make an equation system based on the problem <span>Jason and Mara have $74 </span>⇒ j + m = 74 <span> Jason has $6 more than 1/3 as much money as Mara has </span>⇒ j = (1/3)m + 6 <span> Then, solve the equation by subtitution j + m = 74 (1/3)m + 6 + m = 74 (1/3)m + m = 74 - 6 (1/3)m + (3/3)m = 68 (4/3)m = 68 m = 68 </span>÷ 4/3 m = 68 × 3/4 m = 51 Mara has $51
j + m = 74 j + 51 = 74 j = 74 - 51 j = 23 Jason has $23
