SOLUTION: John and Paul work together at a music store. In one afternoon they sold a total of 41 CDs. If Paul sold 9 more CDs than John how many CDs did John sell?
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Question 182308: John and Paul work together at a music store. In one afternoon they sold a total of 41 CDs. If Paul sold 9 more CDs than John how many CDs did John sell? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = number Paul sold
Let = number John sold
given:
(1)
(2)
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Substitute (2) in (1)
(1)
John sold 16 CDs
check:
(2)
(1)
OK
