1. Tom and Jerry had a total of 64 stamps at first. After giving 7 stamps to Tom, Jerry had the same number of stamps as Tom. How many stamps did Tom have at first?

2. May buys a bag of apples at a supermarket. If she gives $30 to the cashier and receives $25 in change, how much does she pay for the bag of apples?

1 answer

t+j = 64
j-7 = t+7
solve for t

really? 30-25 = ___
ever actually been to a store and received change?