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)
Correct answer is D
Mary(m), Ben(b) Jane(j) m = b +3 m = j - 5 where m = x b = x - 3 and j = x + 5 b+ j → x - 3 + x + 5 = 2x +2 Jane and Ben have $(2x+2)