Hi there!
Be b brandon's amount
Let x be x's amount
x+b=150
x=2b+24
Sub x into the original equation and solve for b
2b+24+b=150
3b=150-24
3b=126
b=126/3
b=42
Sub b into the x= formula and solve
x=2(42)+24
x=84+24
x=108
Therefore X has $108 and Brandon has $42
Hope this helps!
