SOLUTION: In an election between two candidates, 830 votes were cast. If the winner received 260 more votes than the loser, how many voes did the loser receive?

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Question 907977: In an election between two candidates, 830 votes were cast. If the winner received 260 more votes than the loser, how many voes did the loser receive?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x votes for loser
x + (x+26) = 830
2x = 804
x = 402, votes for loser. Winner 428 votes 402%2B+26
and
sum = 830