Math homework Algebra

Question

Maria Aldo and Ryan have a total of $101 in their wallets. RYAN HAD 3 TIMES WHAT ALDO HAS. MARIA HAS $6 MORE THAN ALDO. HOW MUCH DOES EACH HAVE?

Answer 1

Let Aldo's amount = x. Ryan will then have 3x. Maria will have x + 6.

5x + 6 = 101

5x = 95

x = 19

So Aldo has 19, Ryan 57, Maria 25.