SOLUTION: Tom worked a total of 78 hours in 2 weeks on his summer job. During the first week, he worked 14 hours less than he did the second week. How many hours did Tom work during each o

SOLUTION: Tom worked a total of 78 hours in 2 weeks on his summer job. During the first week, he worked 14 hours less than he did the second week. How many hours did Tom work during each o

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Question 432542: Tom worked a total of 78 hours in 2 weeks on his summer job. During the first week, he worked 14 hours less than he did the second week. How many hours did Tom work during each of the 2 weeks?
Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
second week=s
first week =f
f=s-14
f+s=78
s-14+s=78
2s-14=78
2s=92
s=46
f=32
32+46=78

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