Question

Pierre has more money than alex.

if Pierre gave Alex £20 they would have the same amount.
if Alex gave Pierre £22, the Pierre would have twice as much as Alex.
How much does each one actually have?
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Answer 1

p = 2a-22

a= p-20

these will help you find the actual value

Explanation:

this is not for the actual value

pierre = p

alex = a

p = a+20

p-20 = a

p+22 = 2a

p = 2a-22