M, T, and L share $36. M gets $2 more than T, and L gets $8 less than T. How much does each have, and how do you express this question in a calculation

Question

M, T, and L share $36. M gets $2 more than T, and L gets $8 less than T. How much does each have, and how do you express this question in a calculation?

Answer 1

T = how much T has

M = T + 2

L = T - 8

 

M + L + T = 36

T + 2 + T - 8 + T = 36

3T- 6 = 36

3T = 42

 

T = 14

M = 16

L = 6