SOLUTION: Caroline's score is 5 less than twice Aikos score. It is also 45 points greater than Aiko's score. What score did the two girls receive?

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Question 531113: Caroline's score is 5 less than twice Aikos score. It is also 45 points greater than Aiko's score. What score did the two girls receive?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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C = 2A -5
C = A +45
.
C = C
so
2A-5 = A+45
A = 50
.
C = 2*50 -5
C = 95
.
Done.