Question

Michael's collection has 68 fewer coins in it than Stephanie's collection. They have 124 coins together. How many coins does Michael have? How many coins are in Stephanie's collection?

Answer 1

Michael has 28 coins and Stephanie has 68 coins.

Explanation:

If Stephanie has x coins then Michael has x - 6, and

x + x - 68 = 124

2x = 124 + 68 = 192

x = 96

Michael has 96 - 68 = 28 coins.