Math Question: Justin has $7.50 more than Eva, and in my house $12 less than Justin. Together, they have a total of $63. How much money does each person have?

Let x represent Justin's amount of $ Remember, all 3 people together have $63. Eva = x - 7.50 because she has $7.50 less than Justin. 3rd person = x + 12 because he has $12 more than Justin. x + (x - 7.50) + (x + 12) = 63 x + x - 7.50 + x + 12 = 63 3x + 4.50 = 63 3x = 58.50 x = 19.50 So, Justin must have $19.50 Eva = x - 7.50 = 19.50 - 7.50 = $12 3rd person = x + 12 = 19.50 + 12 = $31.50 Check work: 19.5 + 12 + 31.5 = 63
Answered On 04/21/2020 03:51