Question

Maria and Jason are saving gas money for their trip to Boston. Maria has saved $20 more than double what Jason has. Combined Maria and Jason were able to achieve their goal of saving $200 dollars! How much did Jason save for this trip?

Answer 1

$60

Explanation:

Jason saved gas money (x). Maria saved $20 more than double what Jason has (20 + 2x). Combined, they saved $200. Solve for x for Jason's amount.

(x) + (20 + 2x) = 200

x + 20 + 2x = 200

3x + 20 = 200

3x + 20 = 200

3x + 20 - 20 = 200 - 20

3x = 180

3x/3 = 180/3

x = 60

Jason saved $60 for this trip.