Question

Jane has saved $12 less than twice the amount Jason has saved. Together they have $144. How much has been saved by: a) Jason b) Jane?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let Amount saved by Jane be 2x - 12

Let Amount saved by Jason be x

Sum of Total Amount be $144

Answer 2

Answer:

a) jason - 52

b) jane - 92

Step-by-step explanation:

let jason has saved 'x'

then money saved by jane is ' 2x - 12'

together they saved 144

so,

x + 2x - 12 = 144

3x = 156

x = 52