Question

Torrance is buying presents for members of his family. He wants to spend $10 less on his brother than he spends on his sister, and six dollars more than twice the amount he spends on his sister on his mother. If Torrance has $100 to spend, how much does he intend to spend on his brother? Please give me an algebraic expression! and i will mark brainliest!

Answer 1

Answer:

He intends to spend $16 on his brother

Step-by-step explanation:

x = the money that Torrance intends to spend on his brother.

x + 10 = the money Torrance intends to spend on his sister

6 + 2(x + 10) = the money Torrance intends to spend on his mother

So Torrance has $100 to spend.

Let's use all of this information and set up an equation.

x + x + 10 + (6 + 2(x + 10)) = 100

2x + 10 + 6 + 2x + 20 = 100

4x + 36 = 100

      -36     -36

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     4x = 64

Divide 4 on both sides.

You get $16.

He intends to spend $16 on his brother.