SOLUTION: George and John received 537 votes. George received 35 more than John. How many votes did each one receive?
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Question 439574: George and John received 537 votes. George received 35 more than John. How many votes did each one receive?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+35=537
2x=502
x=251
John received 251 votes. George received 286 votes.
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