breashaeeboo8705 breashaeeboo8705
  • 04-07-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Elsa, Alan, and Deon have a total of $82 in their wallets. Alan has 3 times what Deon has. Deon has $7 less than Elsa. How much do they have in their wallets?

Respuesta :

adioabiola
adioabiola adioabiola
  • 06-07-2020

Answer:

Alan=$45

Deon=$15

Elsa=$22

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

Elsa=x

Deon=x-7

Alan=3(x-7)

Total=$82

x+(x-7)+3(x-7)=82

x+x-7+3x-21=82

5x-28=82

5x=82+28

5x=110

x=110/5

=22

Elsa=x=$22

Deon=x-7

=22-7

=$15

Alan=3(x-7)

=3(22-7)

=3(15)

=$45

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

All of the following effects occurred as a result of Roman expansion following the Punic Wars except A) it brought in great wealth from conquered territories B)
why do the Himalayan mountains grow
When Muslims speak of “people of the book,” to whom are they referring? Bedouins Christians Arabs Pilgrims
Which European colonial power controlled India? A. Germany B. France C. Belgium D. Great Britain
What was the northernmost point of Japanese control by December 1942? French Indochina Hong Kong Manchuria Thailand
Where did the Renaissance begin? A. Milan B. Rome C. Venice D. Florence
Which law did the Mayflower Compact directly impact? Select the best answer from the choices provided A.Fundamental Orders of Connecticut B.Exeter Compact C.Con
Which best describes religion in Africa? A. Most people follow religions brought from the americas. B. Most people follow religions brought to the continent by
which of the following CORRECTLY states the relationship between the federal and states judiciaries?
Which are accurate statements about the American Civil War? Choose all answers that are correct. A. At the start of the war, the South had a clear advantage bec