Asked by Donovan

Matthew and May want to buy a birthday present for their mother. May has 3 times as much money as Matthew. The birthday present costs $50. After buying the birthday present,they have $70 left. How much money dose Matthew have at first?
Answered by Damon
Matt had x
May had 3x

4 x - 50 = 70

4 x = 120

x = 30
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Matt 30
May 3*30 = 90
sum = 120
120 = 50+70
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