Alex and Raul have a total of $5.00 between them. Raul has 60 cents more than Alex. How much does each have?
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the numerical statement:
Alex and Raul have a total of $5.00 between them.
Raul has 60 cents more than Alex.
Determine how much does each have.
Solution:
Let x = Alex's money
x + 0.6 = Raul's Money.
Equate the given representation with a sum of 5, since their total money is $5.
x + x + 0.6 = 5
2x = 5 - 0.6
2x = 4.4
Divide both sides by 2 in order to cancel out 2x, leaving behind x.
2x/2 = 4.4/2
x = 2.2
Alex's money = $2.2
Raul's money = $2.2 + 0.6
= $2.8
Final answer:
Alex's money = $2.2
Raul's money = $2.8