Question

Harper and Ali count how much money they have in their piggy banks. Together, they have $24. Harper is a better saver and has twice as much money as Ali. How much money do they have?

Answer 1

x = Ali's money

2x = Harper's money

2x + x = $24

Combine like terms

3x = $24

Divide each side by 3

x = $8

Ali has $8

Harper has 2 * 8 = $16