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Systems of Linear Functions in Financial Contexts — Quiz

Question 1 • Financial Math

Jazzlyn and Hashim borrowed a total of 36 dollars from their parents to buy new books for school. Jazzlyn borrowed 8 dollars more than Hashim. The system of equation shown models this scenario. j is equal to h plus 8 j plus h is equal to 36 Where j is the amount of money Jazzlyn borrowed and h is the amount of money Hashim borrowed. How much money did each person borrow?

Answer
A
Jazzlyn borrowed 22 dollars, and Hashim borrowed 14 dollars.
B
Jazzlyn borrowed 21 dollars, and Hashim borrowed 14 dollars.
C
Jazzlyn borrowed 8 dollars, and Hashim borrowed 26 dollars.
D
Jazzlyn borrowed 15 dollars, and Hashim borrowed 20 dollars.
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