Question

The amount of money that Pamela p has and Julie j has are related by the equation 3p + 5 = j. If Julie has $83, how much money does Pamela have?

Answer 1

$26.00

Explanation:

3p+5=j

3p+5=83

3p=83-5

3p=78

p=78/3

p=26

Answer 2

Pamela has 26 dollars

Explanation:

3p + 5 = j

If j=83, we can substitute this into the above equation

3p +5 = 83

Subtract 5 from each side

3p +5-5 = 83-5

3p = 78

Divide each side by 3

3p /3 = 78/3

p =26

Pamela has 26 dollars