Question

Monica earned twice as much as Samuel mowing lawn Monica earned $56. Write an equation to find,s, the amount of money Samuel earned ?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Monica earned twice as much as Samuel

m = 2*s

Divide each side by 2

1/2 m = 1/2 ( 2s)

1/2 m = s

If monica earned 56

1/2 (56) = s

28 =s