Question

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. One point for the equation, one point for the solution.

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. One point for the equation, one point for the solution.

@Mathematics

Answer 1

Carl = 84
Connie = 137

Answer 2

Let Carl had x votes
so connie had x+53 votes
total number is 221
therefore x+x+53 = 221
2x = 221-53
x = 168/2 = 84