SOLUTION: During his major league Hank Aaron hit 41 more home runs than Babe Ruth hit during his career. Together they hit 1469 home runs. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit?

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Question 360350: During his major league Hank Aaron hit 41 more home runs than Babe Ruth hit during his career. Together they hit 1469 home runs. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+41=1,469
2x=1,469-41
2x=1,428
x=1,428/2
x=714 home runs for The BABE.
714+41=755 homeruns for Hank.
Proof:
714+755=1,469
1,469=1,469