SOLUTION: At school we have a student election. 625 votes were recorded. Rita got 75 more votes then Pierette. How many voted each?

SOLUTION: At school we have a student election. 625 votes were recorded. Rita got 75 more votes then Pierette. How many voted each?

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Question 1073919: At school we have a student election. 625 votes were recorded. Rita got 75 more votes then Pierette. How many voted each?
Answer by ikleyn(52800) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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R + P = 625,
R - P =  75.

Add the two equations (both sides) and see what will happen.

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