What is Michael's share? What is Victoria's share?

Question

$2,110 is shared between Michael and Victoria. Victoria’s share is $50 more than Michael's share.

Answer 1

Let x = Michael's share

 

Let x+50 = Victoria's share (Victoria's share is $50 more than Michael's share)

 

x + (x+50) = $2,110 ($2,110 is shared)

 

x + x + 50 = 2110

 

2x + 50 = 2110

 

2x = 2060  (2110 - 50)

 

x = 1030

 

Michael's share (x) is $1030, Victoria's share (x + 50) is $1080

 

CHECK: 1030 + 1080 = 2110