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9u + 39 = 345 9u + 39 - 39 = 345 - 39
9u = 306 1u = 306 ÷ 9 = 34
Helen at first (4u + 26) → 34 x 4 + 26 = $162
Ken and Helen went shopping with a total amount of $345. Ken spent twice as much as Helen. The amount Helen had left was $26 more than what she had spent. She had twice as much money left as Ken. How much money did Helen have at first? (1 mark)
Answer: $ 162
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9u + 39 = 345 9u + 39 - 39 = 345 - 39
9u = 306 1u = 306 ÷ 9 = 34
Helen at first (4u + 26) → 34 x 4 + 26 = $162