SOLUTION: How do I write this?
Nicola sold 20 fewer discount cards in the fundraiser than her brother Cameron. Together, they sold 184 cards.
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Question 923348: How do I write this?
Nicola sold 20 fewer discount cards in the fundraiser than her brother Cameron. Together, they sold 184 cards.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, richwmiller:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the cards Cameron sold
Nicola + Cameron = 184
(x-20) + x = 184
2x - 20 = 184
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n=c-20
n+c=184
c-20+c=184
solve for c
then
n=c-20
solve for n
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