Question

Carlos has 8 dollars and 48 cents. Alissa has 4 dollars and 14 cents. How much money does Carlos need

To give Alissa so that each of them has the same amount of money?

Answer 1

.2 dollars and 17 cents

Explanation:

Carlos has 8dollars and 48 cents --->8+0.48=8.48

Alissa has 4dollars and 14 cents--->4+0.14=4.14 let

x--->amount of money that Carlos needs to give Alissa

The linear equation that represents this situation is 8.48-x=4.14+x

solve for x

2x=8.48-4.14

2x=4.34

x=2.17

therefore,

the amount of money is 2 dollars and 17 cents.

thank you

by Angel osei