SOLUTION: bill and joe played the same game, bill had 18 fewer points than joe combined they had 92 points,how many points bill and joe have.

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Question 304495: bill and joe played the same game, bill had 18 fewer points than joe combined they had 92 points,how many points bill and joe have.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+18+x=92
2x=92-18
2x=74
x=74/2
x=37 ans. for Bill's points.
92-37=55 ans. for Joe's points.
Proof:
37+18= 55
55=55