Asked by lee

alex has twice as much money as jennifer. jennifer has $6 less than shannon. together they have $54. How much money does each have?
Answered by Steve
a = 2j
j = s-6
a+j+s = 54

2(s-6) + (s-6) + s = 54
4s = 72
s = 18
j = 12
a = 24