Sean and Kyle have 26 dollars between them. If Sean has 8 more dollars than Kyle, how much money does Kyle have, in dollars?
A.
18
B.
–4
C.
20
D.
9

Question

Sean and Kyle have 26 dollars between them. If Sean has 8 more dollars than Kyle, how much money does Kyle have, in dollars?
A.
18
B.
–4
C.
20
D.
9

praxer · Answer

take the money with kyle be x than money with sean is 8+x,

so now,
x+(8+x)=26
=>2x+8=26
=>2x=18
=>x=9,
Moeny, with kyle is 9$ and money with sean is 17$. Understood it ?

anonymous · Answer

9 is correct, and i totally understand your response, nice explaining, ^^^ this dude totally understands.