SOLUTION: James has 16 more game cards than Felix. If they have 48 game cards altogether, find the number of game cards James has.

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Question 1150522: James has 16 more game cards than Felix. If they have 48 game cards altogether, find the number of game cards James has.
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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James + Felix  = 48


J     + F      = 48


        F = J - 16,  according to the condition.


J     + (J-16) = 48


2J             = 48 + 16 = 64.


You continue from this point.


ANSWER.  James has 32 cards.