Mr.Lin gave $3600 to his wife and kids. His wife got $500 more than the first child. The second child got half of what the first child got, how much did the first child receive?

Answer 1

W+F+S=3600
W-500=F
S=1/2 F

W+F+S=3600
W+W-500 +1/2 (W-500)=3600

solve.

Answer 2

THE WIFE GOT 1740 THE FIRST CHILD GOT 1240 N THE SECOND CHILD GOT 620