document.write( "Question 1106767: Joseph takes a Science exam made up of two papers. His score on Paper 1 is 6 points higher than his score on Paper 2. His total score on both papers is 54. What is his score on Paper 2? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #721744 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Joseph takes a Science exam made up of two papers. His score on Paper 1 is 6 points higher than his score on Paper 2. His total score on both papers is 54. What is his score on Paper 2? \n" ); document.write( "Score on paper 2:: x \n" ); document.write( "Score on paper 1:: x+6 \n" ); document.write( "Equation:: \n" ); document.write( "x + x+6 = 54 \n" ); document.write( "2x = 48 \n" ); document.write( "x = 24 \n" ); document.write( "x+6 = 30 \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( " |