Question

Joyce has as much money as George; then they bet 5 cents each and George lost. If, after the bet, George has x cents, how much does Joyce have ?

Answer 1

x-10

Explanation:

lets say they have 50 cents and this happends

50-5=45

50+5=55

so we find out in that case that x=55

then we subtract 45 from 55 and findout there is 10 point differantal so the awnser is

x-10

Answer 2

George after bet: x - 5
Joyce after bet: x + 5