Question

• Jami and Mami together had $32. Jami

Answer 1

Answer:

Jami has $13.5

Mami has $18.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let j = Jami's money

     m - Mami's money

j + m = 32

j = m -  5 (Since Jami basically has 5 less than Mami)

Substitute the j in the top equation

m - 5 + m = 32

2m - 5 = 32

Add 5 to both sides

2m - 5 = 32

2m = 37

Divide both sides by 2

2m/2 = 37/2

m = 37/2 = 18.5

Now plug the new m into the bottom equation

j = 18.5 - 5

j = 13.5