Question

Tyler and trey are saving money. Tyler has saved $27 more than trey. Together they saved $85. Define a variable and write an equation that can be used to determine the amount of money Tyler and trey have saved

Answer 1

Let

x = Trey's savings

x + 27 = Tyler's savings

The sum of their savings is $85, which can be translated to

(x) + (x+27) = 85

Simplify the equation

x + x + 27 = 85

2x + 27 = 85