Question

Monic and Rachel purchased a tv for $378. Monica paid $36 less then Rachel. How many did each person pay for the tv? Solve using substitution or elimination. Plz answer quick

Answer 1

Monica paid $171 while Rachel paid $207

Explanation:

We are told that Monic and Rachel purchased a tv for $378.

Let the amount spent by Monica be X and the amount spent by Rachel be Y.

Thus;

x + y = 378 - - - - (eq 1)

We are told that Monica paid $36 less then Rachel. Thus;

y = x + 36

Or y - x = 36 - - - (eq 2)

Add eq 1 & eq 2 together to give;

2y = 378 + 36

2y = 414

y = 414/2

y = $207

Put 207 for x in eq 1 to get;

x + 207 = 378

x = 378 - 207

x = $171

Thus;

Monica paid $171 while Rachel paid $207