Question

Sam had some money in his pocket, and he found another $6. 50 in his dresser drawer. He then had a total of $19. 75. Let p represent the amount of money Sam had in his pocket. Which equation can you use to find the amount of money Sam had in his pocket? How much money did Sam have in his pocket?.

Answer 1

Answer:

$26.25

Solving steps:

Question: Sam had some money in his pocket, and he found another $6. 50 in his dresser drawer. He then had a total of $19. 75. Let p represent the amount of money Sam had in his pocket. Which equation can you use to find the amount of money Sam had in his pocket? How much money did Sam have in his pocket?.

Find: How much money did Sam have in his pocket?.

Solution: Let the equation be

=> P = T +F

p represent amount of money

p represent amount of moneyt represent total

p represent amount of moneyt represent totalf represent money found

=> P = T + F

insert the values

=> P = $19.75 + $6.50

add 19.75 from 6.50

=> P = 26.25

THEREFORE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SAM HAVE IN HIS POCKET IS ABOUT $26.25