Problema Solution
Two brothers are saving for a ticket to a concert. Their combined amount is $55. One brother has saved $15 more than the other. How much has each saved and write an equation?
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Let
m = the money one brother saved
m + 15 = the money the second brother saved
Their combined amount is $55 means:
m + (m + 15) = 55
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m = $20
m + 15 = 20 + 15 = $35
One brother saved $20 and the other brother saved $35.