Ray and Hunter sell newspapers after school. Ray earns $11 more than Hunter. If Ray earns $25, how much money does Hunter earn?

Question

Ray and Hunter sell newspapers afer school. Ray earns $11 more than hunter. If ray earns $25, how much does hunter earn?

 

Answer 1

Let's make some algebra formulas based on this information.

"Ray earns $11 more than hunter"

So, we can write the following equation:

R = H + 11

where R is Ray and H is Hunter.  This way, however much Hunter makes, Ray makes 11 more dollars.  Now the following:

"If ray earns $25, how much does hunter earn?"

Ok, so Ray earns 25, therefore R = 25

R = H + 11
25 = H + 11

To solve for H, subtract 11 from each side:

H = (25-11) = 14