Patricia has $12 more than Rhoda and $15 more than Sarah. Together all three have $87. How much does Patricia have?

Rhoda = P+12
Sarah = P+15
Patricia = P

P + P + 12 + P + 15 = 87
3P + 27 = 87
3P = 60
P = 20

Does Patricia have $20?
I’m confirming.

4 answers

Patricia has more than both Rhoda and Sarah

you have it set up backwards
oh yes.
$38.
much better