In the class elections, Connie received 53 more votes than Carl. In all, 221 votes were cast for the two candidates. How many votes did each receive. In the class elections, Connie received 53 more votes than Carl. In all, 221 votes were cast for the two candidates. How many votes did each receive. @Mathematics

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anonymous · Answer

CarlVotes+(ConnieVotes+53)=221
x+(x+53)=221
2x=221-53
2x=168
x= 84 vote for carl
add the 53 votes to the 84 to get Connies votes
53 + 84 = 137

to check ( 137(connies) + 84(carls)= 221 total votes  )