SOLUTION: While assaulting a fortress, a marine fired 2000 rounds during two engagements . If he fired 800 rounds more in his first engagement that in his second, how many rounds did he fire
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Question 435791: While assaulting a fortress, a marine fired 2000 rounds during two engagements . If he fired 800 rounds more in his first engagement that in his second, how many rounds did he fire his first engagement? Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! X+(X+800)=2000
2X=1200
X=600
X+800=1400
He fired 1400 rounds in his first engagement;600 in his second.
