Algebra Word Problems - # 2
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2026 9:37 pm
In regard to dollars, Amber makes 2 more than Lucy. Together they make 50. What do each of them alone?
\(Lucy = x\)
\(Amber = (x + 2)\)
\(Lucy \,\, \& \,\, Amber = 50\)
\(x + (x + 2) = 50 \longrightarrow 2x + 2 = 50\)
\(\longrightarrow 2x = 48 \longrightarrow x = 24\)
\(Lucy = x = 24 \)
\(Amber = (x + 2) = ((24) + 2) = 26\)