Question

Jelani has twice as much money on his subway pass as Alexis. If they both add $20 to their passes, Jelani will have 1.5 times as much on his pass as Alexis. Write an equation to represent this situation. How much do Jelani and Alexis have on their subway passes now?

Answer 1

x = 2x

x + 20 = 2x + 20

And,

1.5(x + 20) = 2x + 20

x = 20 i.e. Alexis

And, Jelani be 40

Explanation:

Given that

Jelani has twice as much as Alexis

And, both can added $20

Jelani will have 1.5 times as much on his pass on Alexis

We need to write an equation also the amount does Jelani and Alexis have

So,

Let us assume the alexis be x

And, Jelani be 2x

Now

x = 2x

x + 20 = 2x + 20

And,

1.5(x + 20) = 2x + 20

1.5x + 30 = 2x + 20

-0.5x = -10

x = 20 i.e. Alexis

And, Jelani be 40