Word Problem

Question

Larry and Josh put their money together to buy a game that was on sale for $19.90. Larry contributed $2.30 more than Josh. How much money did Larry contribute?

Answer 1

Hello, Brenna! I would set this up as an algebraic equation with one variable.

 

Both boys paid the same amount, but Larry paid an additional $2.30. The amount that both boys paid equally will be the variable, and, since there are two of them, the coefficient will be 2:

 

19.90 = 2x + 2.30

 

Now, I bet you know what to do. Subtract 2.30 from both sides, divide both sides by 2, and you will know the value of x, which is the amount Josh paid. Next, since Larry paid $2.30 more than that, simply add 2.30 to the amount Josh paid.