Question

P and Q each stand for whole numbers.

P + Q = 1000

P is 150 greater than Q.

Calculate the numbers P and Q ?

Answer 1

\[P=Q+150\]

substitute and solve

Answer 2

what is the meaning of this

P is 150 greater than Q.

Answer 3

P is bigger than Q by 150
P = Q + 150

Answer 4

P=Q+150
P+Q=1000
Q+150+Q=1000
2Q+150 = 1000
2Q=850
Q=425
and P =575

Answer 5

Q + 150 + Q = 1000
2Q + 150 = 1000
2Q = 850
Q = 425

Answer 6

thanks, i got it now