Jenny had $17 more than Susan, and together they had enough money to buy a game for $93 and to have a pizza for $6. How much money did Susan have?

Question

How much money does Susan have?

Answer 1

Jenny had $17 more than Susan

j = s + 17

together they had enough money to buy a game for $93 and to have a pizza for $6

j + s  = 93 + 6

Substitute:

s + 17 + s = 99

2s = 82

s = 41

j = 58