Answer :
A = 5 + B
A + 5 = 2B
Let's get one of the variables on one side.
A = 5 + B
A = 2B - 5
By the transitive property
5 + B = 2B - 5
Solve for B.
5 = B - 5
10 = B
Use 10 = B in an earlier equation to find A.
A = 5 + B
A = 5 + 10
A = 15
Abe has 15$ and Ben has 10$.
A + 5 = 2B
Let's get one of the variables on one side.
A = 5 + B
A = 2B - 5
By the transitive property
5 + B = 2B - 5
Solve for B.
5 = B - 5
10 = B
Use 10 = B in an earlier equation to find A.
A = 5 + B
A = 5 + 10
A = 15
Abe has 15$ and Ben has 10$.