Mark has four times as much in his savings account than in his checking account. The total amount is $2300. How much money odes he have in each account?

Question

I have attempted this problem so many times i have x as the amount of money in the savings account and y as the amount of money in the checking account. For the equations if I am correct are: 4x+y=2300 and x+y=2300. I am stumped after this.

Answer 1

x = amount in savings account

y = amount in checking account

 

The total amount is represented by the equation

 

x + y = 2300

 

 

You have this part correct.

 

 

The other equation should be

 

x = 4y

 

 

 

These are your two equations.

 

x + y = 2300            eq1

 

x = 4y                     eq2