Question

your brother earned 6 less than you did working. if you both earned a total of 60 dollars how much did each of you earn

Answer 1

for this problem i would just guess.
maybe 24 and 30?

Answer 2

no they don't add to 60

Answer 3

how bout 27 and 33?

Answer 4

if you want an equation you could write
\[n+n+6=60\]
\[2n+6=60\]
\[2n=54\]
\[n=27\] and
\[n+6=33\] but it is too much work

Answer 5

thanks

Answer 6

yw