Question

Sarah and Bryan went shopping and spend a total of $47.50. Bryan spends $15.50 less than was Sarah spent. How much did Bryan spend?
Please help

Answer 1

x+(x+15.50)=47.50
2x=32
x=16
Bryan spends $16

Answer 2

Hey there,
Sarah= $x
Bryan = $x - $15.50
$x + $x - $ 15.50 = $47.50
$x + $x = $47.50 + $15.50
$2x = $63
$x = $63 / 2 
     = $31.50
Bryan = $31.50 - $15.50
           = $16

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