SOLUTION: On their last history test, Eric scored 5 more than twice the points that his friend Josh did. If they scored 134 points altogether, find Eric's score.

Question 1107136: On their last history test, Eric scored 5 more than twice the points that his friend Josh did. If they scored 134 points altogether, find Eric's score.
Answer by ikleyn(52921) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Eric   + Josh = 134

(2x+5) + x    = 134


2x + 5 + x = 134  ====>  3x = 134 - 4 = 129  ====>  x =  = 43.


Answer.  Josh scored 43 points.  Eric scored  2*43 + 5 = 91 points.

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