Algebra Word Problems - # 3

[Jason]

In regard to dollars, Darryl makes 5 more than Gary who makes 3 more than Charlie.Together they all make 15. What do they make individually?

\(Darryl = (5 + (x + 3))\)

\(Gary = (x + 3)\)

\(Charlie = x\)

\((5 + (x + 3)) + x = 15 \) \(\longrightarrow 5 + 3 + x + x = 15 \)
\(\longrightarrow 8 + 2x =15
\longrightarrow 2x = 7 \)\(\longrightarrow x = \dfrac{7}{2}\)

\(Darryl = (5 + (x + 3))\)
\(= [5 + ((\dfrac{7}{2}) + 3)] = \)
\(5 + \dfrac{13}{2} = \dfrac{23}{2}\)

\(Gary = (x + 3) = \)