SOLUTION: I must show all steps for a word problem. I don't know how to list the 2 variables. Word problem is:"Hank Aaron hit 755 home runs. That is 637 more home runs than Ty Cobb hit. How

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Question 484490: I must show all steps for a word problem. I don't know how to list the 2 variables. Word problem is:"Hank Aaron hit 755 home runs. That is 637 more home runs than Ty Cobb hit. How many home runs did Ty Cobb hit?
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Answer by chessace(471) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Good Rule: Let x = what is being asked.
Let x = T Cobb homers
Let a = H Aaron's count
Now translate from English to algebra:
a = 755
a = 637 + x
x = 755 - 637 (a few boring steps left out)
x = 118