SOLUTION: there were 98 more orchids on the first float than there were on the second float. if there were 630 orchids altogether, how many were on each floor?

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: there were 98 more orchids on the first float than there were on the second float. if there were 630 orchids altogether, how many were on each floor?      Log On


   

Question 1179015: there were 98 more orchids on the first float than there were on the second float. if there were 630 orchids altogether, how many were on each floor?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
there were 98 more orchids on the first float than there were on the second float.
if there were 630 orchids altogether, how many were on each floor?
~~~~~~~~~~~ 


Write your equation as you read the text


    (x + 98) + x = 630


       2x        = 630 - 98

       2x        = 532

        x        = 532/2 = 266.


ANSWER.  266 orchids on the second float and  266 + 98 = 364 orchids on the first float.

Solved, answered and completed.

---------------

Is everything clear to you in my post ?

If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask them.