Respuesta :

Where a=Tommy's stamps

41=a+(5+a)

41-5a=2a

36=2a

18=a

(check answer: Tommy has 18, his sister as 18+5=23. 18+23=41)



vinavratil

Answer:

TOMMY HAS 18 STAMPS

Step-by-step explanation:

x = number of stamps for Tommy

Write an equation

x + x + 5 = 41

2x +5 =41

2x = 36

x = 18