Question

Together, Sam and Andy have $340. Sam has $8.00 more than Andy. How much money does Sam have?

Answer 1

Sam have
`\$174`

Explanation:

Let

x-----> amount of money that Sam has

y-----> amount of money that Andy has

we know that

`x+y=340` -----> equation A

`x=y+8` ----> equation B

substitute equation B in equation A

`y+8+y=340`

`2y=340-8`

`y=332/2=\$166`

Find the value of x

`x=166+8=\$174`