Question

It says: Joanne and Tina do some fundraising for there sports team. Together they raised $577. If Joanne raised $155 more than Tina, and Tina raised $p: Write an equation in terms of p that represents the relationship between the different amounts and solve for p.

Answer 1

To determine how much Tina raised, we set up an equation based on the given information: the total amount raised and how much more Joanne raised than Tina. Solving the equation, we find that Tina raised $211.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the problem, we set up an equation based on the information given:

• Joanne and Tina together raised $577.
• Joanne raised $155 more than Tina.
• Tina raised $p.

So the equation that represents the relationship between the amounts raised by Joanne and Tina is:

J + T = $577

Since Joanne raised $155 more than Tina, we can say:

J = T + $155

Now substitute Tina's amount, $p, into this equation:

J = p + $155

We know that the total amount they raised together is $577, which is the sum of Joanne's amount and Tina's amount. This gives us:

(p + $155) + p = $577

Combining the terms and solving for $p gives us:

2p + $155 = $577

2p = $577 - $155

2p = $422

p = $211

Therefore, Tina raised $211.