1/2 of Alex's money was equal to 3/4 of Brayden's money. If Alex gave Brayden $5, then he would have $6 less than Alex. How much did Brayden have at first?
1/2 a = 3/4 b
a-5 = (b+5) + 6 or a = b+16 sub into the first equation
1/2 ( b+16)= 3/4 b
1/2b + 8 = 3/4 b
1/4 b = 8
b = 32
and a =48