Respuesta :
First, let's define our variable
x = brother's money
Now, let's create an equation to model the problem.
$14 = 2x - $5
Add 5 to both sides.
$19 = 2x
Divide both sides by 2
$9.5 = x
His brother has $9.5
First, let's define our variable
x = brother's money
Now, let's create an equation to model the problem.
$14 = 2x - $5
Add 5 to both sides.
$19 = 2x
Divide both sides by 2
$9.5 = x
His brother has $9.5