Mary has $ 3.00 more than Ben but $ 5.00 less than Jane. If Mary has $ x, how much does Jane and Ben have altogether?
- $(2x-8)
- $(2x+8)
- $(2x-2)
-
$(2x+2)
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Mary(m),
Ben(b)
Jane(j)
m = b +3
m = j - 5
where m = x
b = x - 3 and j = x + 5
b+ j ā x - 3 + x + 5
= 2x +2
Jane and Ben have $(2x+2)