Z zack98 New member Joined Nov 13, 2011 Messages 1 Nov 13, 2011 #1 Caroline's score is 5 less than twice Aikos score. It is also 45 points greater than Aiko's score. What score did the two girls receive?
Caroline's score is 5 less than twice Aikos score. It is also 45 points greater than Aiko's score. What score did the two girls receive?
N nyc_function New member Joined Dec 10, 2009 Messages 39 Dec 2, 2011 #2 Linear Equations Let C = Caroline Let A = Aiko C = 2A - 5 C = A + 45 Equate both equations to solve for A. 2A - 5 = A + 45 2A - A = 45 + 5 A = 50 So, if Aiko's score of 50, then what is Caroline's score? Can you find it now?
Linear Equations Let C = Caroline Let A = Aiko C = 2A - 5 C = A + 45 Equate both equations to solve for A. 2A - 5 = A + 45 2A - A = 45 + 5 A = 50 So, if Aiko's score of 50, then what is Caroline's score? Can you find it now?
