Question

Bessy has 8 times as much money as Bob, but when each earns $5, Bessy will have 3 times as much money as Bob. How much does each have before and after earning the $5 ?

Answer 1

y = 8x

y + 5 = 3(x + 5)

8x + 5 = 3x + 15

5x = 10, so x = 2

Before $5 After $5

Bessy $16 $21

Bob $2 $7