Question

An inheritance of ​$33000 will be divided between sisters hannah and taylor. if hannah is to receive ​$1000 less than​ taylor, how much does each sister​ receive?

Answer 1

Total amount of money is 33000
There are two recipients of the money, and one is getting 1000 more than the other
Let H = Hannah
Let T = Taylor
T + H = 33000
Since Taylor is getting 1000 more than Hannah, T = H + 1000
So, H + (H + 1000) = 33000
2H + 1000 = 33000
2H = 32000
H = 16000
Hannah gets 16000
Taylor gets 16000 + 1000 = 17000