Question

Jenny has three times as much money as Peter. Together they have $44. How much do they each have

Answer 1

jen has 33, Peter has 11

Explanation:

j + p = 44 and

j = 3p

substitute j

3p + p= 44

4p + p=44

p = 44/4

p=11

j + 11 = 44

j = 44 - 11

j= 33

Answer 2

33 & 11

Explanation:

33+11=44