To solve this, we should make an equation. The equation has to be in terms of L, which is Leon since Kim has $17 more than him.
The equation:
(L+17) + L = 111
The parenthesis represent how much Kim has. We can take the parenthesis out to actually solve the equation.
L + 17 + L = 111
Let's add like terms, which is L.
2L + 17 = 111
Subtract 17 on both sides.
2L= 94
Divide.
L= 47
We know Leon has 47, now we have to solve Kim by just adding 17 since she has 17 more than Leon.
47+17= 64
So Kim has 64. Let's check by adding and making sure their two values are equal up to 111.
64+47=111
Leon has $47 and Kim has $64.
